Man sentenced to six years for shooting wife in Peyia

On Monday, the Permanent Criminal Court of Paphos sentenced a 59-year-old man to concurrent prison terms, the longest being six years, for the attempted murder of his wife. The incident occurred in January 2025 outside their home in Peyia, where the defendant fired two shots from a hunting rifle at his then 46-year-old wife, causing her serious injuries that required hospitalization. The couple has since divorced. During the trial, the defendant admitted to the shooting, expressed remorse, and cooperated with police, noting that he had called emergency services himself immediately after the incident. Financial restitution provided by the defendant included €130,000 to the victim, €10,000 to her lawyer, and €21,000 to their minor daughter, alongside the transfer of residential property assets. The victim submitted a sworn statement confirming she has been fully compensated and has no further claims against the defendant. The court took into account both the severity of the crime and mitigating factors, such as the defendant's cooperation and his clean prior record, before reaching the verdict.