Police investigate murder case after man found stabbed in Pegeia vehicle

On November 9, 2026, authorities in Paphos launched a murder investigation after an unidentified man was discovered with stab wounds inside a vehicle in the Pegeia area. A citizen alerted the ambulance service around 18:15 regarding a man found in the passenger seat of a car located on Vatoudion Street. The victim was immediately transported to Paphos General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 19:45.

Police have cordoned off the scene to conduct forensic examinations and are currently awaiting the arrival of additional investigative units and a medical examiner. Authorities confirmed that the driver or owner of the vehicle was not present when the victim was discovered. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to identify the victim and determine the circumstances that led to his fatal injuries.