Twelve Israelis detained by police in Cyprus after British teen makes allegation of rape in Ayia Napa

A British teenager on the party resort of Ayia Napa has made an allegation of rape, police in Cyprus have said.

The 19-year-old was allegedly gang raped by a group of men while she was in the resort town.

Twelve Israelis have been detained following the rape claim, while a police source said it is still early in the investigation and it is unclear how many of the suspects are implicated in the case.

It is believed the suspects will appear in a Famagusta district court later today for a custody hearing.