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  • Manhunt for Barbershop Owner After Violent Stabbing in Limassol

    Manhunt for Barbershop Owner After Violent Stabbing in Limassol

    A manhunt is underway for a barbershop owner following a brutal stabbing incident that took place in Limassol’s bustling city centre.

    • A manhunt is underway for a barbershop owner following a brutal stabbing incident that took place in Limassol’s bustling city centre.

    On Wednesday evening, just before 7:00 pm, a 36-year-old man was viciously attacked at the junction of Anexartisias and Athinon streets, a location filled with shoppers and bystanders during the peak hour. According to investigators from Limassol CID, three assailants ambushed the victim, using Taser-like stun guns to immobilise him while another inflicted a stab wound to his left shoulder blade.

    Emergency services promptly transported the victim to a private hospital in Limassol, where he is currently in critical condition. The police have identified the main suspect as a 30-year-old foreign national named Tleis, who owns a barbershop on Anexartisias Street, mere metres from where the attack occurred.

    This isn’t the first instance of violence linked to Tleis’ establishment. In August 2020, a brawl at the same barbershop resulted in a young man being shot in the neck, leaving him in serious condition.

    In the wake of the stabbing, police have intensified their efforts in the area, conducting exhaustive searches and collecting evidence. They have secured CCTV footage from nearby shops and buildings to aid in identifying the other two attackers involved in the incident. Forensic teams are also on-site, processing physical evidence gathered from the scene.

    As the investigation unfolds, the motive behind the stabbing remains unclear. The police have issued an arrest warrant for Tleis, highlighting the urgency of apprehending him and the other suspects involved in this violent act.

  • Arson attack — Targeted Arson Attack on Limassol Wine Shop Linked to Stavros Demosthenous

    Arson attack — Targeted Arson Attack on Limassol Wine Shop Linked to Stavros Demosthenous

    arson attack — A targeted arson attack on a wine shop in Germasogeia has raised alarms, particularly as this incident is connected to a foreign businessman closely associated with the late Stavros Demosthenous. The attack occurred around 03:40 on Thursday, 18 December, at a location on Georgiou Avenue.

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    According to police reports, an unidentified individual approached the shop’s entrance and used a flammable liquid to set it ablaze. Fortunately, the Fire Service responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire before it could cause extensive damage to the interior of the establishment.

    This incident follows a troubling pattern, as it marks the second criminal act against the same businessman in just three weeks. On 27 November, four luxury vehicles, valued at hundreds of thousands of euros, were destroyed in a private parking area in Mouttagiaka. The targeted nature of these attacks has led investigators to believe they may be linked to underworld pressures, possibly involving demands for protection money or disputes related to business dealings.

    The businessman is known to have had ties to Stavros Demosthenous, who was assassinated on 17 October 2025. Demosthenous, a prominent figure and former president of Karmiotissa FC, was murdered in what authorities have described as a professional hit.

    In response to the arson, the scene has been cordoned off, with forensic experts from the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Fire Service conducting a thorough examination. Although no injuries were reported, the fire caused visible damage to the shop’s glass facade and entrance.

    Detectives are currently reviewing CCTV footage from Georgiou Avenue and neighbouring businesses to track the movements of the perpetrator. Forensic samples of the flammable liquid used in the attack are also being analysed. Later today, the owner of the wine shop is expected to provide a statement at the CID offices.

    The Law Office has been kept in the loop regarding this investigation, which is still active concerning the assassination of Demosthenous. Authorities are exploring the possibility that this wave of arson is a direct continuation of the conflicts surrounding Demosthenous’s murder, which has already led to arrests in both Greece and Cyprus.

  • Inmate Dies Following Violent Assault at Nicosia Central Prisons

    Inmate Dies Following Violent Assault at Nicosia Central Prisons

    An inmate has tragically died after a brutal attack at Nicosia Central Prisons, prompting authorities to investigate a potential murder case.

    • An inmate has tragically died after a brutal attack at Nicosia Central Prisons, prompting authorities to investigate a potential murder case.
    • The victim, a man of Arab origin, was assaulted by three Greek Cypriot inmates within the facility. Early reports suggest that the attack was particularly violent, leading to severe injuries.
    • After the assault, the victim was quickly transported to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
    • The investigation is ongoing, and arrests of those involved are expected to take place soon.

    The victim, a man of Arab origin, was assaulted by three Greek Cypriot inmates within the facility. Early reports suggest that the attack was particularly violent, leading to severe injuries.

    After the assault, the victim was quickly transported to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

    Authorities are taking the incident very seriously, with the Nicosia CID launching a murder investigation. The prison’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) system is believed to have captured the entire incident, which could aid in identifying the assailants.

    The investigation is ongoing, and arrests of those involved are expected to take place soon.

  • Paphos Murder Case: Young Man Dies from Stab Wounds

    Paphos Murder Case: Young Man Dies from Stab Wounds

    paphos murder — paphos murder — The premed murder case in Paphos revolves around a young victim, Alexandros Antoniou, who succumbed to stab wounds in the early hours at a private hospital ICU in Limassol. The 26-year-old had been attacked on Wednesday evening.

    Antoniou was repeatedly stabbed by a 58-year-old man, who is now in custody and facing charges of premeditated murder. He was re-arrested by local CID this morning after the incident, which occurred at approximately 18:15 outside a kiosk on a central street in the Konia community.

    Preliminary investigations indicate that a verbal altercation preceded the attack. Witnesses, along with CCTV footage, reveal that Antoniou was initially seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle when the perpetrator leaned over from the passenger side and inflicted multiple stab wounds across his torso.

    The conflict between the two men reportedly stemmed from personal differences, specifically following Antoniou’s separation from the alleged perpetrator’s daughter. Hours before the stabbing, the woman had reported harassment by Antoniou, claiming he had also scratched her car.

    The district court in Paphos has remanded the suspect in custody for eight days. An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted today by coroner Nicholas Charalambous. Investigators are gathering testimonies from numerous locals and witnesses, and phone records expected to be released this weekend may shed further light on the events leading up to the tragedy.

  • Police Seek Suspect in Limassol Car Arson Case

    Police Seek Suspect in Limassol Car Arson Case

    limassol car — limassol car — The police are currently searching for a man who set a car on fire parked outside a kiosk in Limassol. This alarming incident occurred shortly after midnight, with emergency services notified around 12.45am.

    Preliminary investigations reveal that the fire was maliciously started using flammable material. At the time of the attack, the car’s owner was inside the kiosk, completely unaware of the unfolding drama outside.

    A passing motorist, equipped with a fire extinguisher, managed to extinguish the flames, but the vehicle has suffered extensive damage. The incident was captured on the kiosk’s CCTV cameras, and investigators are reviewing this footage as part of their inquiries.

    According to police sources, the motive behind this act of arson appears to stem from personal differences between the car’s owner and the suspected arsonist. However, authorities have stated that they are keeping an open mind and have not ruled out other possible motives.