Syrian man detained following stabbing incident in Limassol

A 39-year-old Syrian man was arrested and placed in six-day police custody following a violent incident in Limassol on the evening of Friday, August 14, 2026. According to local police, the suspect attacked another 39-year-old Syrian man with a sharp object, believed to be a knife, at approximately 8:30 p.m. The victim sustained a laceration to the face and was transported to Limassol Hospital by ambulance. After receiving medical treatment, he was discharged.

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident, which led them to identify and apprehend the 39-year-old suspect. Following the arrest, the individual appeared before the Limassol District Court, where a judge issued a detention order for six days. Police officials have stated that the violent confrontation was motivated by personal differences between the two men. The investigation into the circumstances of the assault remains ongoing as the suspect remains in custody.