The condition of the 46-year-old woman who was the victim of an attempted murder committed against her on the morning of Tuesday, June 30, by her 55-year-old husband, a police officer, is improving, philenews reported Thursday.
According to philenews information, the woman is being treated in the intensive care unit of Nicosia General Hospital in stable condition and has now woken from sedation. The same information indicates she has received her first visits from close family members. Despite the positive development, she will remain hospitalised for the coming period, until her treating doctors judge that her condition has fully stabilised.
CID Limassol investigators are awaiting the green light from her treating doctors so they can take her statement. Her testimony is considered particularly important, as it is expected to answer critical questions surrounding the circumstances of the attempted murder and shed light on the events of that fateful morning. It is not ruled out that her statement could produce new evidence leading to further investigative steps or additional inquiries.
Investigators have formed a clear picture of the problems the couple faced before the crime, with the investigation now nearly complete. The most significant statements have been taken from relatives and friends, with testimony gathered so far indicating that the couple faced serious problems in their relationship and that friction between them had been frequent in the recent period. So far, though, no testimony indicates she suffered physical violence; instead, the information points to repeated incidents of verbal tension.
The question that remains unanswered
Despite the progress made in the investigation, the central question still facing investigators concerns why the couple was outside the Lyceum where the attack took place, and what exactly preceded it that morning. Those answers are expected once the 46-year-old receives approval from her treating doctors and is able to give a statement to CID Limassol investigators.
Gun violence in Cyprus
The case has featured as a point of reference in the wider public conversation around gender violence in Cyprus. In a statement earlier this month, police chief Arnaoutis acknowledged that the scale of the problem was far greater than previously believed, citing over 18,000 complaints of violence against women recorded over six years. As part of the response, authorities have introduced a requirement for police officers who carry weapons to undergo psychometric testing every three years.
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