Cyprus Times

13-Year-Old Assaults Teacher in Larnaca – Police Investigation Launched

Published January 16, 2026, 11:09
13-Year-Old Assaults Teacher in Larnaca – Police Investigation Launched

A serious incident of violence occurred at a Gymnasium in Larnaca, where a 13-year-old student assaulted his teacher following a verbal dispute. The teacher required a hospital visit for examinations but did not need to be admitted. Police are investigating the incident in collaboration with other relevant authorities due to the student's age, while the Ministry of Education and the Welfare Office have been informed. The Organized Parents strongly condemn the act of violence, emphasizing that violence is never the answer and that students should resolve their differences peacefully.