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Attempted Murder in Larnaca - Ex-Husband of Victim's Partner Arrested

Published January 18, 2026, 15:16
Attempted Murder in Larnaca - Ex-Husband of Victim's Partner Arrested

The Larnaca Police are investigating an attempted murder case involving a 40-year-old man. A 33-year-old has been arrested pursuant to a court warrant to assist with the investigation. The motive appears to be personal disputes, as the perpetrator is the ex-husband of the victim's partner. According to the report, the 33-year-old broke into the victim's apartment through the balcony door and attacked him with an axe. He also attacked the victim's 46-year-old partner, threatening her life. The 46-year-old managed to escape and notify the police, while the perpetrator fled. The 40-year-old was initially taken to Larnaca General Hospital and then to Nicosia General Hospital, where he is hospitalized with serious injuries, including amputation of his thumbs.