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Attempted Murder in Larnaca: Man Attacked with Axe

Published January 18, 2026, 14:09
Attempted Murder in Larnaca: Man Attacked with Axe

Police in Larnaca are investigating a serious attempted murder case involving a 40-year-old man. The perpetrator, a 33-year-old, has been arrested under a court warrant. According to investigations, the perpetrator entered the victim's apartment through the balcony door and attacked him with an axe, causing severe injuries, including amputation of his fingers. He also attacked and threatened a 46-year-old woman who was in the apartment. The motive for the attack appears to be personal disputes, as the perpetrator is the ex-husband of the victim's partner. The 40-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition at the General Hospital of Nicosia.