Delivery rider attacked, stabbed and robbed in Limassol

Local CrimeLimassolpoliceTop News Delivery rider attacked, stabbed and robbed in Limassol Delivery Rider Attacked, Stabbed And Robbed In Limassol Relevant News Delivery rider attacked, stabbed and robbed in Limassol 1 July 2026 Xylofagou prepares fundraiser to return brothers’ remains to Bulgaria 1 July 2026 UN envoy calls on leaders to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for Cyprus deal 1 July 2026 Newsroom 1 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Police are investigating a robbery after a 23-year-old food delivery rider was attacked by three unidentified individuals in Limassol in the early hours of Wednesday. According to evidence being examined, at around 1:30am the 23-year-old was cycling on Omonias Avenue in Limassol when three unknown individuals approached him and demanded he hand over the food he was carrying. He refused, and the group attacked him, hitting him with their hands and an iron object. One of them reportedly stabbed him in the abdomen with a knife. The attackers then reportedly stole €150 in cash he was carrying and fled. Taken to hospital with multiple injuries The 23-year-old was taken to Limassol General Hospital, where he was found to have abrasions on various parts of his body, swelling to his right eye and a superficial wound to his left abdomen. He was kept in hospital for further treatment. Delivery rider arrested for residence status During the investigation, it was established that the 23-year-old was residing in the Republic without the necessary permits, and he was arrested on the spot for the offence of illegal residence. CID Limassol is continuing its investigation. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Xylofagou prepares fundraiser to return brothers’ remains to Bulgaria UN envoy calls on leaders to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for Cyprus deal Bollywood comes to Cyprus: Director Anjali Bhushan explains why the island is the perfect stage for her new movie Family of Limassol shooting victim appeals for respect of privacy Phone and bank records under probe in Limassol wife shooting case FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32 – Mexico vs Ecuador Tourism losses to stay under 12% in 2026 as MPs accuse ministry of inaction Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.