Man arrested for knife attack in Nicosia

Police on Wednesday arrested a 26-year-old man for an investigated case of a attack against another another 26-year-old.

The incident happened on Sunday when the injured man suffering from a wound on the back of his head reported to the Omorfita police station in Nicosia.

According to the man’s statement, shortly before, he had been approached by another 26-year-old, who pointed a knife at him and stabbed him.

Subsequently, the injured man went to the Nicosia general hospital, where he was given first aid and  discharged.

A judicial arrest warrant was issued against the alleged perpetrator, under which he was arrested on Wednesday night and taken into custody.

Police are continuing the investigation.