Police investigate kidnapping and stabbing of 24-year-old in Limassol

Police in Limassol are investigating a case of abduction and grievous bodily harm involving a 24-year-old Turkish Cypriot man. The victim reported that on the evening of October 16, 2026, he was approached by three men in a park in the Agios Antonios area, forced into a vehicle, and taken to an isolated rural location. There, he was allegedly beaten and injured with a knife in the leg, with the assailants suspecting him of involvement in the theft of valuable hunting dogs.

Following the attack, the victim was hospitalized and underwent surgery before being discharged on Sunday. Authorities noted that the victim initially provided a conflicting account at the hospital, suggesting his injuries were the result of a traffic accident, which delayed the police investigation. A formal complaint was eventually lodged on Monday morning, October 19.

On Tuesday, October 20, police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the incident, executing a court warrant based on evidence gathered by the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Investigations are ongoing to identify the remaining suspects and clarify whether the victim and his attackers were acquainted.