Tersefanou attempted murder case sent to criminal court

A 33-year-old man accused of attempting to murder a 40-year-old in Tersefanou on January 18 was on Tuesday referred for direct trial before the Larnaca criminal court.

The court is set to convene on March 12, with the 33-year-old remaining in custody until then, a decision his defence attorney did not contest.

The suspect is facing ten offenses, including attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, causing injury, stabbing, burglary, common assault, threats, harassment, and infliction of mental harm.

The incident was reported on January 18, at around 7.15am, by a 46-year-old woman, who told police the suspect entered through the balcony door while she was with the 40-year-old victim. After entering, he allegedly attacked and beat the man.

According to the report, the suspect then went to the kitchen, armed himself with a cleaver, and attacked the 40-year-old man, inflicting injuries to various parts of his body. He also allegedly assaulted the 46-year-old woman and threatened her life.

The woman managed to escape, fleeing to the building’s parking area, where she was found by police. The suspect had already fled by the time officers arrived at the scene.

The 40-year-old was initially taken to Larnaca general hospital, where he was found to have suffered amputation of his left thumb, a partial amputation of his right thumb and index finger, multiple lacerations to his hands and head, and a laceration to his back.

Because of his injuries, the 40-year-old was transferred to Nicosia general hospital for further treatment.

The case is being investigated by Larnaca and Kiti police departments.