Police investigate abduction and stabbing of man in Limassol

On October 16, 2026, a 24-year-old Turkish Cypriot was allegedly abducted from a park in the Agios Antonios area of Limassol by three men. According to the victim's statement, the attackers forced him into a vehicle and transported him to an isolated rural location, where they held him for approximately one hour. During this time, he was subjected to a physical assault and sustained a knife wound to his right leg. The victim was later assisted by a passerby and transported to the Limassol General Hospital, where he underwent surgery and remained hospitalized until October 18.

The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) launched an investigation into the kidnapping and the infliction of grievous bodily harm after the victim filed a formal complaint on October 19. Initial reports indicate the motive behind the attack was suspicion that the victim was involved in recent hunting dog thefts. The victim reportedly provided conflicting information to authorities upon his initial hospital admission, initially claiming he had been in a traffic accident.

As of October 20, police have arrested two Greek Cypriot suspects, aged 30 and 45, and continue to search for a third individual. The 30-year-old suspect, who was detained shortly after midnight, was not held for further pre-trial detention after the victim expressed uncertainty during an identification lineup. The investigation remains active.