Fatal stabbing in Pegeia, Cyprus

On Monday, November 9, 2026, at 18:15, Cypriot authorities were notified of an injured man found in the passenger seat of a vehicle in the village of Pegeia. The 51-year-old victim, a British citizen, was transported to Paphos General Hospital but succumbed to his injuries at 19:45.

On the morning of November 10, police arrested a 42-year-old woman and her 22-year-old son in connection with the incident. During interrogation, the son confessed to killing his stepfather. He alleged that he intervened after witnessing the victim assaulting his mother. According to his testimony, a physical confrontation ensued during which the victim attacked him with a knife, but the son managed to strike back first. The suspects stated they attempted to drive the victim to the hospital but left the scene after failing to manage the situation and notifying authorities.

Police investigations are ongoing. The case involves a domestic dispute, and authorities are currently processing the details of the events that took place on Vatoudion Street. The suspects remain in custody as the legal proceedings continue.