Monk arrested after alleged knife attack at Paphos district monastery
A 51-year-old monk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured in an alleged knife attack at a monastery.
Paphos, Cyprus. Police arrested a 51-year-old monk on Friday on suspicion of attempted murder after an alleged knife attack at a monastery in the Paphos district injured two people.
The incident occurred early on Friday afternoon when members of the monastery’s church committee visited the suspect and instructed him to vacate his cell and leave the premises.
Alleged assault
Authorities said the monk became enraged by the request and allegedly attacked a 53-year-old technician accompanying the committee, slashing him in the neck and hand with a sharp object.
A 27-year-old monk who intervened to stop the assault was also injured in the hand.
Arrest and treatment
Paphos Criminal Investigation Department officers attended the scene and arrested the suspect on charges including attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding, carrying a knife, and illegal possession and transport of an offensive weapon.
The 53-year-old was taken to Paphos General Hospital, where he received stitches and was admitted for treatment.
The 27-year-old monk received first aid at the hospital and was later discharged.
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