Trial scheduled for attempted murder in Limassol stabbing case

A 23-year-old victim was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in the Polemidia area of Limassol on June 9. The suspect, a man whose age is reported as either 23 or 24 in different media sources, has been remanded in custody. The trial is scheduled to begin before the Limassol Criminal Court on July 20. The victim identified the assailant while hospitalized, confirming they had been involved in an altercation that escalated from a heated argument. Investigations suggest a potential motive involving a dispute over sports-related issues on social media, specifically Instagram, although authorities are still probing other possibilities. The victim underwent surgery and spent several days in the Intensive Care Unit. The accused has declined to provide a statement to police, stating he will address the charges in court. The court has ordered the suspect to remain in custody until the start of the proceedings.