The premeditated murder case in Paphos has taken a tragic turn as 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead in the early hours at a private hospital ICU in Limassol after being repeatedly stabbed.
- An autopsy will be conducted on Antoniou's body this afternoon by coroner Nicholas Charalambous, which may offer further clarity on the circumstances surrounding his death.
The incident unfolded on Wednesday evening at around 18:15 outside a kiosk on a central street in the Konia community. Witnesses report that a verbal altercation escalated between Antoniou and a 58-year-old man, who is now in custody facing charges of premeditated murder.
According to local authorities, the suspect had already been detained prior to the incident and was re-arrested by the local CID following the stabbing. The district court in Paphos has remanded him in custody for eight days as the investigation continues.
Details surrounding the altercation remain unclear, but witness accounts and CCTV footage suggest that Antoniou was initially attacked while seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. The 58-year-old allegedly leaned over to inflict stab wounds across Antoniou’s torso.
This violent confrontation appears to stem from personal differences, particularly following Antoniou’s recent separation from the daughter of the alleged assailant. Hours before the stabbing, the woman had reported harassment by Antoniou, who allegedly damaged her vehicle.
As the investigation unfolds, police are set to review phone records this weekend, which may provide crucial insights into the events leading up to the fatal encounter. In addition, investigators are gathering testimony from dozens of locals, drivers in the area, and individuals close to both men involved in the incident.
An autopsy will be conducted on Antoniou’s body this afternoon by coroner Nicholas Charalambous, which may offer further clarity on the circumstances surrounding his death.
