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Man Arrested at Larnaca Airport After New Year's Eve Assault

Published February 14, 2026, 14:10
Man Arrested at Larnaca Airport After New Year's Eve Assault

A 22-year-old Ukrainian man was arrested at Larnaca Airport, following an arrest warrant, in connection with a fight that took place on New Year's Eve in Limassol. The suspect is accused of causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly hitting a 29-year-old man with a glass, causing serious facial injuries, including fractures of the frontal sinus, skull base, and nasal bone. The 29-year-old was hospitalized in a private hospital. Police had issued an arrest warrant and located him upon his arrival in Cyprus. The investigation revealed that the suspect had left Cyprus a few days after the incident but returned assuming no complaint would be filed. Three other individuals allegedly present during the incident are still being sought.