Police investigate violent clash in Xylofagou

On the night of Wednesday, July 8, 2026, local police received reports of a violent clash occurring in the village of Xylofagou. Authorities were alerted between 21:40 and 22:00 regarding a disturbance involving a group of approximately 15 to 20 individuals. Some reports identified the participants as foreign nationals, though this remains an unconfirmed detail across all sources. Witnesses reported the use of various weapons, including knives, hammers, crowbars, and wooden clubs. During the incident, a vehicle was severely damaged, with one witness claiming a car attempted to strike individuals before crashing near a residence. When police arrived at the scene, all participants had already fled. Law enforcement recovered a vehicle and various items at the scene, including knives and other offensive instruments. Authorities checked hospitals in Famagusta and private clinics but found no reports of injured persons related to the event. Police are currently collecting CCTV footage and witness statements to identify those involved.