Man sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder and rape in Cyprus

On September 30, 2026, the Permanent Assize Court of Famagusta sentenced a 20-year-old man to a total of 15 years in prison. The defendant was convicted of the attempted murder and rape of a 26-year-old woman, with the guilty verdict having been delivered previously on July 30, 2026.

The court imposed concurrent sentences of 15 years for the attempted murder charge and 12 years for the rape charge. During the sentencing, the judges highlighted the extreme brutality of the crimes, noting that the defendant engaged in a prolonged and repeated attempt to kill the victim while she was unconscious. The court emphasized that the acts violated fundamental human rights, specifically the right to life and sexual autonomy, and stated that such violent behavior requires a strict and deterrent judicial response.