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Attempted Murder in Ammochostos: Nightclub Owner Targeted

Published March 28, 2026, 09:17
Attempted Murder in Ammochostos: Nightclub Owner Targeted

An attempted murder took place in the province of Ammochostos, targeting a 34-year-old nightclub owner. The man was shot while driving on Protaras – Cape Greco Avenue but was unharmed. The perpetrators, two unknown men, are believed to have hidden in a nearby field and fled in a car. Police are investigating and determined that the bullets only hit the victim's car. Simultaneously, an abandoned and burned car was found in the Ayia Napa – Rizelia area, believed to have been used by the perpetrators. The scene of the burned car is guarded by the British Bases Police, as the possibility of a connection to the attempted murder is being investigated. Authorities are examining the likelihood that the two scenes are linked. The Ammochostos TAE continues investigations to identify and arrest the perpetrators, as well as to determine the motives behind the attempted murder.