Police search for suspect after knife attack injures two women in Nicosia

Local attackHospitalpolicestabbingSyria Police search for suspect after knife attack injures two women in Nicosia Astinomia Relevant News Police search for suspect after knife attack injures two women in Nicosia 27 June 2026 Interest rises in Cyprus contract soldiers as reforms improve pay and career prospects 27 June 2026 Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal 27 June 2026 Newsroom 27 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Police in Nicosia were placed on alert on Saturday afternoon after reports of a knife attack against two women. According to initial information, a man from Syria is alleged to have injured his wife and mother-in-law with a knife for reasons that remain unclear. The two women were taken to hospital with injuries, although initial reports indicate their condition is not serious. The suspect left the scene and police have launched a search operation to locate him. A strong police presence was deployed to the area, while the case is being investigated as a domestic violence incident. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Interest rises in Cyprus contract soldiers as reforms improve pay and career prospects Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as ‘surrender’ 57-year-old Russian man found dead in sea area of Enaerios, Limassol Fire brought under control in Trachoni, Limassol as crews remain on scene for safety checks Greek-American lawmakers voice concern over proposed US engine sale to Turkey Fire breaks out in dry grass and vegetation in Trachoni, Limassol Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.