Two remanded for eight days over attempted murder in Nicosia

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia District Court on Tuesday ordered the eight-day detention of two men, aged 24 and 21, in connection with the attempted murder of a 21-year-old man. The victim remains in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital.

Police investigation

Police said they received information at about 1.15am on Tuesday that a 21-year-old man had been taken to Nicosia General Hospital with injuries.

Based on information available so far, the victim was attacked with a knife by another person.

Possible motive and accomplice

CID Nicosia is investigating whether the attack was linked to a rivalry over a woman, according to information reported by philenews. Investigators are examining whether the 24-year-old suspect, believed to be the attacker, had previously been in a relationship with the woman and whether the victim later began pursuing her.

Police are also investigating whether the second 21-year-old suspect acted as an accomplice and supplied the alleged attacker with a dangerous weapon.

Further inquiries

Investigators expect to take a statement from the woman to clarify details of the case. Police are also searching for the knife believed to have been used in the attack.