Famagusta, Cyprus. The Famagusta criminal court on Thursday sentenced a 24-year-old man to 10 years in prison after he admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a stabbing in Paralimni. The court also convicted him of carrying an offensive weapon and disturbing the peace.
Offences and incident
The offences were committed on August 16, 2025. The incident took place at a restaurant in the Kapparis area, where the defendant attacked an 18-year-old man and inflicted multiple serious injuries with a knife.
The victim, a Cypriot national, was badly hurt after repeated blows to various parts of his body.
Court considerations
In its ruling, the court said it considered the seriousness of the offences, the circumstances of the attack and the defendant’s criminal record, noting prior convictions for similar offences.
The court also said the man had been released from prison just two days before the attack.
Deterrence and public safety
The court stressed the need to deter violent behaviour and protect public safety, saying that such acts undermine fundamental rights and cause insecurity among the public.
What measures do you think are most effective in deterring violent behaviour and improving public safety?
