Prisoner escapes custody at Larnaca District Court

Police authorities in Larnaca have launched an extensive manhunt following the escape of a prisoner on Monday, October 12, 2026. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Larnaca District Court, where the individual had been transported for a scheduled hearing.

Reports identify the escapee as an 18-year-old foreign national, originally from Syria. He was in police custody in connection with ongoing investigations into burglary cases. According to initial details, the man managed to flee while being held in a police vehicle outside the court building. The exact circumstances surrounding how he bypassed security measures during the transport remain under investigation.

In response to the breach, a large number of police officers were mobilized to the surrounding area to conduct search operations. Authorities are currently working to locate and re-arrest the suspect while simultaneously evaluating the procedures followed during his transfer to prevent future incidents.