Teacher assaulted by shop owner outside Paphos primary school

A 40-year-old shop owner was arrested by police in Paphos following an alleged assault on a 44-year-old teacher outside a primary school on the morning of Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident reportedly stemmed from a financial dispute involving furniture purchased by the teacher from the suspect's business. Witnesses and the victim report that the meeting, intended to resolve outstanding payments, escalated into a physical confrontation where the suspect allegedly struck the teacher in the face, kicked her, and broke her prescription glasses. The teacher was subsequently treated at Paphos General Hospital for bruises and abrasions.

Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect, who has been detained, is expected to face charges including assault causing actual bodily harm and malicious damage. Additional reports indicate that the suspect may have previously harassed the victim via messages in August and had been seen monitoring the school area in the days leading up to the attack. The police continue to gather evidence regarding the circumstances of the encounter and the suspect's behavior.