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Mother Files Complaint After Teacher Allegedly Assaults 6-Year-Old Student in Paphos

Published January 19, 2026, 13:22
Mother Files Complaint After Teacher Allegedly Assaults 6-Year-Old Student in Paphos

A mother in Paphos has filed a complaint alleging a serious act of violence against her 6-year-old son by a teacher. According to the complaint, the teacher pulled, pushed, and tripped the child because he got up from his seat and moved to another desk, resulting in facial injuries requiring medical attention. The mother claims the teacher did not allow the child to seek help or clean his blood after the injury. A police complaint has been filed, and the Ministry of Education has been informed. The mother is requesting the teacher's removal from the school, while the child is afraid and refuses to return. The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into the incident.