Paphos police arrest two suspects in connection with the murder of a British national

On the evening of Monday, November 9, 2026, a 51-year-old British man died following a fatal stabbing in the village of Peyia, Paphos. The victim was discovered shortly after 18:00 in the passenger seat of a car parked on Vatoudion Street. Although he was rushed to Paphos General Hospital, he was pronounced dead before 20:00 due to his injuries.

Police authorities arrested a 42-year-old woman, who was the victim's partner, and her son, aged 20 to 22. According to police reports, the younger suspect confessed to the killing, claiming he acted in self-defense after witnessing the victim assaulting his mother during a domestic dispute at their nearby residence. The suspects allege they were attempting to transport the victim to the hospital when they lost control of the vehicle.

Investigations by the Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (CID) remain active as officials examine forensic evidence and the possibility of a third accomplice. The site of the crime is believed to be the family's home, approximately one kilometer from where the vehicle was abandoned.