Four arrested in Paphos following assault on 19-year-old

Police in Paphos have arrested four individuals aged 19, 21, 21, and 24 in connection with an assault that left a 19-year-old man injured. The incident was reported to the authorities on the evening of June 8, 2026, when the victim arrived at Paphos Hospital with lacerations on his head and arm. According to the victim's statement to the police, the injuries were inflicted by acquaintances during a physical confrontation. Officers secured testimonies against the four suspects, leading to their arrest via court warrants on June 9. The suspects are scheduled to appear before the Paphos District Court to face potential remand orders. The Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently investigating the case, which includes charges of assault, actual bodily harm, and possession of knives. This incident is separate from a concurrent investigation into arson attacks against private ambulance services in the same province.