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38-Year-Old Held for 8 Days in Connection with Attempted Murder in Kiti

Published January 15, 2026, 17:12
38-Year-Old Held for 8 Days in Connection with Attempted Murder in Kiti

A 38-year-old man has been arrested and is being held for eight days following a court order, accused of attempted murder against a 35-year-old in Kiti, Larnaca. Police responded to reports of bloodstains in a parking area and discovered that the 35-year-old had been taken to hospital with injuries from a sharp object, specifically to the shin, shoulder blade, and hand. During the investigation, police intercepted a vehicle driven by the suspect, who confessed to the attack. It was also found that the 38-year-old is illegally residing in Cyprus and was arrested for that offense as well. The knife used in the attack was found at the scene and confiscated. According to reports, the perpetrator ambushed the victim, who was the current partner of his ex-girlfriend, as he could not accept their breakup.