A man in Larnaca is in serious condition after a stabbing. This happened on Friday afternoon. The 31-year-old man has a bad stomach wound. He had emergency surgery. Police are looking for the person who attacked him. The attack happened near a shop in the city center.
The victim told police that a car stopped. Someone got out with a knife. They hurt him. However, police are looking into other possibilities. The place where he was found might not be where the attack happened. There was not much blood where he was discovered. This suggests he was hurt somewhere else. He was taken to Larnaca General Hospital. Doctors are watching him closely.
Police are also working on another case. Five people were arrested. They are connected to a criminal group. A court will decide on their detention on January 26th. These suspects are between 22 and 42 years old. They are accused of crimes in Larnaca from 2023 to 2025. These crimes include threats and money laundering.
The police arrested these five people after a large operation. They searched their homes and cars. It is not clear yet if the stabbing is connected to these arrests. However, the events happened close in time and place. This makes police think they might be linked. Investigators are checking all evidence.
The reason for the stabbing is not completely clear. Police think there might have been a problem before the attack. The victim's injuries are severe. Police are still searching for the attacker. The Larnaca Police and CID are working together. They want to find the person responsible. They are also investigating the suspected criminal group. These two investigations show the hard work police do. They try to keep people safe and fight crime.