An attempted kidnapping prevented in Larnaca: 25-year-old suspect arrested

On November 24, 2025, in Larnaca, unknown individuals assaulted a 46-year-old man near his home and attempted to force him into a car. The victim broke free and escaped. The police of the Republic of Cyprus arrested a 25-year-old suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

According to the newspaper «Haravgi», the man filed a police report stating that the attack occurred as he was leaving his home. He said that three assailants tried to forcibly put him into a vehicle. The victim resisted and managed to avoid being kidnapped.

According to the publication, during the review of materials and interviews, a 25-year-old citizen was detained as a suspect in the case. The police established his involvement at the preliminary stage and continue investigative actions to identify the other participants.

The report does not provide information about possible motives, use of weapons, or the nature of injuries. Additional official information from the police was not available at the time of the report.