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Third suspect, 34, arrested and remanded in Paphos attack on delivery drivers

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-24

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• What happened: A 34-year-old man was arrested and remanded in custody in connection with a robbery and assault case involving delivery drivers in Paphos, following a brawl on August 18 that left five riders injured. • Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing issues of violence and crime affecting delivery workers, raising concerns about their safety in the region. • What to watch next: Investigations by Paphos CID are ongoing, and further developments regarding the case and the other two suspects in custody are expected.

Local CrimePaphospoliceTop News Third suspect, 34, arrested and remanded in Paphos attack on delivery drivers Third Suspect, 34, Arrested And Remanded In Paphos Attack On Delivery Drivers Relevant News Flight Safety Foundation condemns unauthorised Turkish incursions into Nicosia FIR 24 August 2026 Third suspect, 34, arrested and remanded in Paphos attack on delivery drivers 24 August 2026 Overnight pharmacies on Monday, August 24 24 August 2026 Newsroom 24 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A third suspect, aged 34, has been arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case involving actual bodily harm committed in Paphos on August 18, after police obtained testimony leading to an arrest warrant against him. The 34-year-old was arrested yesterday and appeared today before the Paphos District Court, which issued a four-day detention order. The other two people arrested in connection with the same case remain in custody to facilitate the investigation. The case stems from an incident on August 18, when a dispute over payment for a food order in Paphos’s Mouttalos area escalated into a brawl involving around ten men, leaving five delivery riders injured. One rider was also robbed of cash and his mobile phone. Paphos CID is continuing its inquiries. Read more: Five delivery riders hurt in Paphos brawl after customers allegedly refused to pay Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Flight Safety Foundation condemns unauthorised Turkish incursions into Nicosia FIR Overnight pharmacies on Monday, August 24 Precautionary check on anticoagulant drug — what patients should do As Europe heats up, the race to adapt begins Hunting season opens with 300+ police checks, 12 fines and a referred case German school coach carrying over 50 students crashes near Amsterdam, eight injured Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan after airbase bombing Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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