Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are investigating a suspected attempted murder after a 21-year-old student was attacked with a razor blade in Nicosia on Monday midday. The man was taken to Nicosia general hospital and treated for a throat injury.
Hospital notification and victim’s condition
Police said they were notified at 4.20pm by Nicosia general hospital that a 21-year-old Indian man had been admitted to the emergency department at around 12.15pm with a throat injury. He was hospitalised for treatment, and his condition was described as out of danger.
Alleged attack and suspects
According to police, the 21-year-old and a second person who took him to hospital were attacked by another Indian man who was accompanied by four other individuals. Police said that during an argument, one of the five allegedly slashed the 21-year-old with a razor blade and punched the second person in the nose.
Aftermath
Police said the suspect fled the scene on foot, while the remaining four individuals stayed behind to assist the injured man.
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