Police in Paphos arrest 32-year-old inmate and four others in separate criminal cases

Cyprus Police in Paphos have arrested a 32-year-old inmate currently held at Central Prisons in connection with four incidents of property damage, attempted arson, and the use of explosives occurring between April and May 2026. The investigated crimes, dated April 28, April 30, May 3, and May 13, 2026, include the placement of a grenade at a private clinic owner's residence and the burning of ambulances. The Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is conducting the ongoing inquiry based on evidence secured against the suspect. Separately, police arrested four individuals—two 21-year-olds, a 24-year-old, and a 19-year-old—following an investigation into an assault. This second incident occurred on June 8, 2026, when a 19-year-old victim was hospitalized with head and hand injuries after being attacked by known acquaintances. All four suspects from the assault case were brought before the Paphos District Court for detention orders.