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Suspects of Attempted Murder Attacked Police with Knife and Wood During Sea Chase

Published January 3, 2026, 15:08
Suspects of Attempted Murder Attacked Police with Knife and Wood During Sea Chase

Two suspects wanted for attempted murder, who are brothers, were arrested after an impressive chase in the Ormideia sea area. Authorities had issued arrest warrants for them in connection with the attempted murder of a 36-year-old Syrian man in Limassol on December 20th. During the pursuit, the suspects attacked police officers from the British Bases with a knife and wood, forcing them to fire warning shots to immobilize them. The arrest was made with the assistance of the Port and Marine Police. The suspects were handed over to the Dhekelia Police Bases and are expected to be handed over to the Republic's authorities to execute the arrest warrants.