19.10.2026 15:43
In Limassol, South Cyprus, a group of Greek Cypriots stabbed the heels of a 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot youth they attacked. While the Greek Cypriot police have launched an investigation into the incident, it is believed that 4 people were involved in the attack on the young man, who was discharged after hours-long surgery.
In Limassol, South Cyprus, a Turkish Cypriot young man was attacked. Reports in the Greek Cypriot press recorded that the 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot youth was beaten by a group of Greek Cypriots who came to the neighborhood where he lives in Limassol.
In the incident that occurred last Friday, it was stated that the attackers left the young man at the scene after seriously injuring him. It was stated that the young man was severely beaten, his heels were cut with a knife, and he was left injured at the scene.
HE REMAINED IN SURGERY FOR HOURS
It was reported that the 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot young man, who was taken to the hospital after the attack, underwent surgery lasting hours due to his severe injuries. The young man, who was taken to the hospital on Friday, was discharged after his treatment and began resting at home as of Sunday.
THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED 3 DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT
Although the incident occurred on Friday, October 16, it was stated that the complaint was filed with the Greek Cypriot police on the morning of Monday, October 19. In the investigation launched by the Limassol Police Criminal Investigation Unit (TAE), according to initial information, the focus is on the possibility that 4 people may have been involved in the attack. While the reason why the complaint was filed 3 days after the incident has not yet been explained, it was reported that the investigation to identify the attackers is ongoing.
ALLEGATION OF HUNTING DOG THEFT
It was claimed that behind the attack were hunting dog thefts reported to have occurred in the region in recent weeks. It was alleged that the Greek Cypriot group thought that the 22-year-old Turkish Cypriot young man and the people around him had information about the theft incidents in question. However, no verified information was shared regarding any connection the young man had with the theft incidents.