limassol stabbing — limassol stabbing — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 24-year-old Greek Cypriot suspect after a 23-year-old was stabbed in the abdomen outside a premises in Kato Polemidia at midday on Tuesday.
- The victim was quickly transported to Limassol Hospital in serious condition. Upon arrival, he was intubated and underwent surgery, but is now reported to be out of danger.
The victim was quickly transported to Limassol Hospital in serious condition. Upon arrival, he was intubated and underwent surgery, but is now reported to be out of danger.
The violent altercation reportedly started as a heated argument between the victim and the suspect before escalating into a stabbing. Witnesses described seeing the two men pushing each other prior to the incident.
A café worker, who was among the first to reach the injured man, recounted the moment she noticed the commotion. “I saw two people arguing loudly and pushing each other. Shortly after, I saw the suspect flee the area,” she told Phileleftheros. When she approached, the victim was on the ground, bleeding and calling for help.
In the aftermath, Limassol CID and police officers cordoned off the scene for further investigation. Detectives discovered blood stains at multiple locations and collected evidence, including CCTV footage from nearby establishments. The investigation is reportedly considering links to drug transactions, although the exact motive for the stabbing remains unclear.
Assistant Police Director Lefteris Kyriakou confirmed that efforts are being made to gather witness testimony and urged anyone with information about the incident or the individuals involved to come forward. Regulars in the area reported that altercations occur periodically, adding to concerns about safety in the neighbourhood.
