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Attempted Murder in Larnaca: Suspect Remains in Custody, Relationship Under Investigation

Published January 27, 2026, 09:09
Attempted Murder in Larnaca: Suspect Remains in Custody, Relationship Under Investigation

A 30-year-old man is in custody for eight days in connection with an attempted murder that took place in Larnaca on Friday. The man was initially arrested by authorities in the occupied territories and subsequently handed over to the Republic of Cyprus police. The investigation is focusing on the relationship between the suspect and the victim, who met through a dating app. The 30-year-old is not cooperating with the authorities, while the victim, a 31-year-old, remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit, out of danger. Drugs and money were found in the victim's apartment. The suspect had been involved in a previous knife-related incident.