Two men arrested after alleged stabbing and assault at house in Paphos

Paphos, Cyprus. Two men have been arrested following the reported stabbing and assault of a 26-year-old man at a house in Paphos, police said on Tuesday. The suspects, aged 39 and 42, were arrested as part of an investigation into multiple offences.

Investigation and alleged attack

Police said the investigation concerns offences including causing grievous bodily harm, stabbing, and the illegal possession and carrying of an offensive weapon.

According to investigators, the two men went to the property at around 9pm on Monday seeking payment of money allegedly owed to the 39-year-old by a 35-year-old man who was not at the house.

Police said the only person present was the 35-year-old’s 26-year-old employee, who was allegedly attacked with a knife and a golf club before the suspects left the scene.

Hospital treatment

The 26-year-old was taken to Paphos general hospital, where doctors found he had suffered a broken arm and abrasions.

The 39-year-old was also treated at the hospital for a broken arm before being discharged and arrested.