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Suspects in Attempted Murder Case Arrested After Dramatic Sea Chase

Published January 3, 2026, 15:23

Two brothers wanted for attempted murder against a 36-year-old Syrian man in a Limassol cafe were arrested after a dramatic sea chase. The brothers attempted to flee by sea but were intercepted by police off the coast of Dekelia and Ormideia. During the arrest attempt, the suspects attacked police officers with a knife and a piece of wood, prompting officers to fire warning shots to immobilize them. The victim of the attempted murder had been attacked with a knife and stun guns and had been hospitalized in critical condition.