Violent brawl breaks out in Paphos city center

A violent altercation involving a group of young men took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in a central area of Paphos, Cyprus. The incident occurred shortly before 4:00 PM outside a restaurant, causing significant public alarm among local residents and shop owners.

Witnesses reported that the men engaged in a physical fight, which included punching and throwing chairs at each other while shouting insults. When police officers arrived at the scene in response to the disturbance, all individuals involved had already fled the area. While Cyprus Times reported that the participants were foreign nationals, other sources simply referred to them as young men.

The local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are currently reviewing the situation to identify those involved, as no arrests were made on the spot due to the suspects' departure before law enforcement arrived. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.