A serious housing problem became a violent attack in Limassol, Cyprus. A 39-year-old man was hurt badly. He has a broken skull and ribs. Police arrested a 29-year-old man. About €3,000 in cash was stolen from the home.
The problem started on Thursday evening. The landlord of a shared house came with masked people. They went to the tenants' home. Witnesses said the landlord had threatened the tenants before. He wanted them to leave the house quickly. This led to a violent fight. One tenant was seriously injured.
The injured man went to a hospital in Limassol. He is getting treatment for his bad injuries. His housemates, aged 41 and 23, were also there. They were not hurt. When they came back after the attackers left, they saw the money was gone.
Limassol Police heard about the incident at 7 p.m. on Thursday. They started an investigation right away. Police think the landlord's first visit with threats was before the attack. It is said he came back with masked people who broke into the house.
The tenants tried to run away from the danger. However, the masked attackers chased two men. They beat them badly. The 39-year-old man was hurt the most. He got the skull and rib fractures. The attack was fast. The attackers hid their faces. This shows it was planned.
Police worked hard to find the people involved. They arrested a 29-year-old man on Friday. He will face charges for hurting someone, making threats, and theft. Police did not say if the arrested man is the landlord. However, the landlord's role in the violence is important for the investigation.
This case has caused worry in the community. It shows how bad housing problems can get. Police are still looking for other people who might have been involved. The arrested man will go to court on Saturday. More information is expected then. The investigation will find out everything that happened. The injured tenant is recovering.