Pafos Live 11 July 2026
The Limassol Police Department proceeded last night to arrest a 19-year-old man, to facilitate investigations into an incident that happened on July 9 in Limassol and resulted in the slight injury of a police officer.
Specifically, at 4.30 in the afternoon of July 9, a member of the Z team of the Limassol Traffic Police, signalled the driver of a double-cab car, which did not have registration plates, to stop for a check.
The driver of the car developed speed by driving recklessly and dangerously, violating a red light while committing various traffic violations.
The driver of the car in question stopped at some point on a Limassol road and in reverse, collided with the official motorcycle that was following him, resulting in the injury of the member of the Police.
The police officer used his service pistol and fired three shots at the tires of the car in question, which, however, fled in an unknown direction.
The member of the Police was taken to the Limassol General Hospital where he was given first aid and was discharged.
During the investigation of the case and after collecting and evaluating evidence, testimony was obtained regarding a 19-year-old, against whom an arrest warrant was issued.
Members of the Police located around 11.15 last night the 19-year-old in question near a double-cabin type car, which was parked in front of his house in Limassol. At the sight of the police, he tried to escape but was stopped and arrested under the court warrant pending against him.
The arrested person was taken to the offices of the Limassol Police Department where the 19-year-old was taken into custody. The offenses of reckless and dangerous driving, failure to stop at a signal of a uniformed police officer, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and others are being investigated against him.
The double-cab vehicle was received and detained as evidence for the purposes of police examinations.
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The presence and action of the Police last night was intense, throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order and increasing the sense of security of the public.
As a result of the preventive policing operations, eleven persons were arrested, for various offenses, among others, illegal stay on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, possession of offensive instruments, drunkenness, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. During the night, 768 vehicles were stopped for inspection and 987 drivers and passengers were checked. At the same time, 54 inspections of premises were carried out, from which 5 complaints emerged.
During traffic checks carried out, 368 complaints were made about various traffic violations, of which 97 concern driving at excessive speed. A total of 229 alcohol tests were carried out during which 27 drivers were found positive. 4 drug tests were also carried out with 1 positive indication. Also, as part of the police examinations, 6 vehicles were detained.
Policing operations, for the prevention and suppression of crime, continue every day, with an enhanced police presence, targeted controls and immediate operational action, in order to protect citizens and ensure public order.
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The Paphos Criminal Court proceeded with two convictions regarding cases of sexual abuse and rape.
In the first case, a 45-year-old resident of Paphos was sentenced by the Paphos Criminal Court to seven years in prison, after being found guilty of sexually abusing the 14-year-old daughter of the woman with whom he lived. The 45-year-old confessed to the act after his arrest.
In the meantime, after the issuance of the decision of the Criminal Court, the Attorney General has filed an appeal for the amount of the sentence.
In another case, a 46-year-old man was convicted after a hearing at the Paphos Criminal Court for a case of rape of a 63-year-old woman and his sentence is expected to be announced on July 21. During this time, the 46-year-old remains in custody by decision of the Criminal Court.
The proceedings had been conducted behind closed doors for the protection of the complainant. The woman in 2023 had invited the convict to her home for some repairs in the context of his professional capacity. By force and against her will, according to her complaint, he had intercourse with her.
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The Women's Movement POGO today filed an official complaint with the competent authorities for an incident of online gender-based violence and the reproduction of sexist content on social media.
In its announcement, POGO emphasizes that "the targeting, pillory, objectification and online harassment of women cannot be treated as another aspect of everyday life on the internet. They are forms of gender-based violence that offend the dignity of women, reinforce misogyny and cultivate a climate of tolerance towards violence."
As POGO, they believe that such phenomena must be investigated immediately and effectively, as the protection of women from all forms of digital violence and abuse is the responsibility of the State, the competent authorities and the platforms themselves.
"We will not remain silent in the face of sexism and gender-based violence, wherever they manifest themselves. We will continue to use every institutional means to defend the rights and dignity of women," the statement concludes.
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The meeting between a victim and a 29-year-old defendant evolved from a transaction for the purchase of cryptocurrencies to a pre-planned robbery with a loot of €100.000. The Limassol Criminal Court imposed prison sentences of 5 and 2,5 years on the latter today, Friday (10/7), after admitting to the charges of robbery and money laundering. At the same time, the Court issued an order confiscating his property.
The case is still pending before the Criminal Court regarding the 29-year-old's co-accused, who did not admit the charges he faces, with the case set for a hearing.
As can be seen from the facts of the case, the actions of the 29-year-old were premeditated and pre-planned.
Specifically, the accused had been acquainted with the complainant since 2022, transacting with him to purchase cryptocurrencies. Taking advantage of this relationship, on December 23, 2024, he contacted him through an online application and asked him to meet at a place he himself indicated.
The complainant went to the scene accompanied by his mother, in possession of the amount of €100,000 for the purchase of cryptocurrencies. The accused, along with another person, boarded his vehicle and after the 29-year-old sat in the passenger seat, he asked him to show him the money. As soon as the complainant opened the bag, he snatched it from his hands. The second person hit him on the head and the complainant began to bleed.
He tried to prevent the defendant from escaping with the money, however, the co-defendant continued to beat him, giving the 29-year-old the opportunity to escape on foot.
Subsequently, the 29-year-old fled to the occupied territories and attempted to go by sea to Turkey. However, he was arrested by the occupation authorities and handed over to the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, where he was arrested on a court warrant.
In its decision, the Criminal Court underlined the seriousness of the offenses committed by the 29-year-old, emphasizing the need to impose dissuasive penalties. As he points out, the case was not about a momentary illegal behaviour, but actions that demonstrated the pre-planning and deception behind the actions of the 29-year-old accused.
In determining the sentence, the Court took into account that the defendant did not offer any compensation to the complainant for the injuries he suffered, the particularly large amount of money stolen, and the fact that it was never returned.
In favour of the 29-year-old, his admission, his intention to testify as a prosecution witness against his co-accused, his clean criminal record, as well as his personal and family circumstances were taken into account. However, the Court pointed out that in offences that are on the rise, personal circumstances are of only limited importance.
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The two arrested for the attempted robbery of a bank branch in Kiti are also suspected of the attempted robbery of a goldsmith.
According to information, testimony has been secured that allegedly connects the two persons to this case as well. They are an Israeli and a Romanian who were arrested for attempting to rob a jewellery store in the Drosia area of Larnaca.
The attempted robbery was reported to the Larnaca Police Department. According to the complaint, an unknown man entered the goldsmith's shop and pointed a pistol at the 73-year-old owner. He was wearing a black long-sleeved jersey and a food delivery company vest, while he had his head covered with a black motorcycle helmet.
The owner reacted and then the would-be robber hit him on the head with the pistol, causing an injury. Despite his injury, the 73-year-old continued to react and managed to push the perpetrator out of the store. The unknown man was then seen entering a vehicle waiting for him outside the store.
As for the attempted robbery of a bank, the two suspects had gone outside a branch in Kiti, where they parked their vehicle on the sidewalk. They then got out of the vehicle, having their faces covered and holding bags, they headed towards the entrance of the bank. However, the entrance was not opened, as a controlled access system was operating. After a few seconds, they returned to their vehicle, boarded and left the scene.
The two suspects are in custody by court order, while the cases are being investigated by the Larnaca Police Department.
