The man who was charged with the murder Robert Birch, the Welsh builder who was on holiday in Cyprus has been accused in court.
The 35-year-old accused, who was arrested on charges of pre-meditated murder, will be entering plea the following month.
A 23-year-old woman was also arrested but has been released without being charged.
Robert Birch, also known as Charlie and 39 years of age, from Welshpool, Powys, was murdered on 24 June in what is being considered as a deliberate hit-and-run incident. The builder was in Cyprus holidaying with family, and during the time of the crime was with another 32-year-old British man.
The police later found the perpetrator’s car in the sea at Agios Georgios in Pegeia.
The defendant, who under Cypriot law is unable to be identified successfully, was remanded into custody on grounds of not being ready for trial. He will appear once again at court on 19th September.
