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11.11.2026
CYPRUS POLICE
20:13

Attempted murder in Paphos: 17-year-old also handcuffed; third arrest in the case

They attempted to run over a 74-year-old man with a vehicle
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A 17-year-old who was wanted in connection with an investigation into a conspiracy to commit a felony, and causing serious bodily harm, which took place on November 4, 2026, in the Paphos district.

A photograph and the 17-year-old’s personal details were released to the public by the police on November 9, 2026, with the aim of gathering information that could lead to his location.

SEE ALSO: 17-year-old Giorgos wanted for the attempted murder of a 74-year-old man in Paphos; a timeline of the case | AlphaNews

The 17-year-old was arrested today, November 11, 2026, by members of the Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (CID), pursuant to a court warrant, for the purpose of investigating the case. Now that he has been located, there is no longer any need to continue publishing his photograph and personal information.

In connection with the case, two other individuals, aged 28 and 22, respectively, were arrested on November 5 and 6, 2026.

The Paphos CID is continuing its investigation.

It is recalled that the 74-year-old reported the incident to the authorities, stating that on November 4, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., while he was outside an apartment complex, an unknown driver attempted to run him over with his car but failed. The driver then allegedly turned his vehicle toward the 74-year-old’s car and deliberately rammed into it, causing damage.

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