Paphos man, 59, gets six years for shooting wife in Peyia

Local CrimePaphospolice Paphos man, 59, gets six years for shooting wife in Peyia Paphos Man, 59, Gets Six Years For Shooting Wife In Peyia Relevant News Paphos man, 59, gets six years for shooting wife in Peyia 30 June 2026 Things to do on Tuesday, June 30 30 June 2026 Cyprus faces shortages in 63 professions, EURES report finds 30 June 2026 Newsroom 30 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The Criminal Court in Paphos sentenced a 59-year-old man to concurrent prison terms, the longest of which is six years, on Monday, after he shot his wife twice outside their home in Peyia in January 2025. The defendant shot the victim, then aged 46, twice with a hunting weapon, seriously injuring her. She was hospitalised at the time. The couple have since divorced. The defendant admitted to shooting the victim and said he had called police himself, telling them he regretted his actions. He cooperated with police and helped identify scenes relevant to the investigation. The court heard that the defendant had paid compensation to the victim and her family totalling €130,000 to her, €10,000 to her lawyer and €21,000 to their minor daughter. He also transferred assets, including an apartment registered in his daughter’s name, and committed not to pursue rights over two further apartments. A sworn statement from the victim was also presented to the court, stating that she had been fully compensated and held no further claims. (information from CNA) Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Things to do on Tuesday, June 30 Cyprus faces shortages in 63 professions, EURES report finds Search for missing persons in La Guaira after two earthquakes struck Venezuela On this day: Hitler purges political rivals in Night of the Long Knives in 1934 Interior of Aradippou factory gutted by blaze as crews avert spread (photos+video) Limassol police officer who shot wife had just started shift and issued weapon Police hunt fugitive after blast in Monaco wounds several Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.