The request of the Police for the detention of the three defendants in the case of the murder of Angelos Perikleos will be re-examined today by the Nicosia District Court. The request of the investigators is the detention of the three defendants until the start of the trial before the Criminal Court.
In addition to premeditated murder, the 25-year-old will be faced with the charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, kidnapping for the purpose of murder, arson of a vehicle, the illegal possession and use of explosives (bullets) and a firearm.
The 71-year-old will face charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and arson of a vehicle, while the 25-year-old's mother, charge of accessory after the fact after she allegedly gave a false alibi for her son during her deposition.
In relation to a 38-year-old man who was in custody, he was released without charge and is expected to will be used as a class witness.
