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Larnaca Attempted Murder: Suspect Identified, Personal Disputes Suspected

Published January 24, 2026, 16:04
Larnaca Attempted Murder: Suspect Identified, Personal Disputes Suspected

Police have identified a 30-year-old, Stelios Georgiou, as the perpetrator of the attempted murder of a 31-year-old in Larnaca. An arrest warrant has been issued, and he is currently wanted as he is considered dangerous. The police are appealing to the public for any information. The motive appears to be personal disputes between the victim and the perpetrator, and is not linked to racist or other similar motives. The attack reportedly took place in a communal area of an apartment building. The victim is hospitalized in the ICU of the Larnaca General Hospital, but is out of danger. During a search of the victim's apartment, rented via Airbnb, drugs were found. Initially, the victim reported being attacked by an unknown assailant, but investigations have not confirmed this version of events.