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Attempted Murder in Larnaca: 33-Year-Old in Custody

Published January 18, 2026, 14:13
Attempted Murder in Larnaca: 33-Year-Old in Custody

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Larnaca following a court warrant, as a suspect in the attempted murder of a 40-year-old. According to the report, the 33-year-old broke into an apartment where the 40-year-old and a 46-year-old woman were present, and attacked the 40-year-old with an axe, causing severe injuries, including amputation of fingers and wounds to the head and back. The perpetrator also attacked the 46-year-old, threatening her life, but she managed to escape and alert the police. The 40-year-old is hospitalized at the General Hospital of Nicosia due to the severity of his injuries. Police are investigating the case.