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Mother Accused of Attempted Murder After Giving Sedatives to Child

Published February 12, 2026, 12:21
Mother Accused of Attempted Murder After Giving Sedatives to Child

A mother in Limassol is accused of attempted murder after allegedly giving sedatives to her child. Both the mother and the child were taken to a private hospital and were hospitalized out of danger, while the police launched an investigation into the incident. According to the head of the Limassol TAE, Lefteris Kyriakou, the mother was initially taken to the hospital and shortly after, the child was also transported, after it was determined that an excessive amount of pills had been used. The police conducted a search of the family home and collected evidence. The mother was arrested under a court warrant but was deemed to need further hospitalization at another institution, where she was transferred, remaining in custody. The police continue their investigations to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident.