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12-Year-Old Student Punches Teacher in the Stomach

Published January 16, 2026, 11:31

A serious incident of violence occurred in a Larnaca gymnasium, where a 12-year-old student punched his teacher in the stomach after she made observations to him. The police were notified and are investigating the case in collaboration with other services. Simultaneously, on the previous Tuesday in Paphos, a fight broke out between female gymnasium students due to "personal differences", resulting in one needing medical attention. The incident in Paphos escalated when friends of the involved students attempted to intervene, leading to the police being called. Both incidents highlight the growing problem of violence in schools and the need for immediate action.