A 58-year-old man is in jail. He is accused of killing Alexandros Antoniou last month. This happened in Paphos. The suspect allegedly stabbed Antoniou, his daughter's ex-partner. There was a long disagreement between them. A court ordered the man to stay in jail until his trial. The trial is in early 2026. The court believes he might try to escape.
The killing happened on November 19. It was near the suspect's daughter's home. Evidence shows the man approached Antoniou's car. His hand was hidden. He opened the car door and attacked Antoniou with a knife. A doctor said Antoniou died from losing too much blood. This was because a major blood vessel was cut.
A prosecutor showed video from cameras. This helped prove the case. DNA from the suspect was found on the car seat. A witness was talking to Antoniou on the phone. The witness heard the attacker make threats. He said, "I will kill you." He also told Antoniou to "Leave her alone."
The court heard about past problems. The suspect's daughter had told her father about a threat from Antoniou. Before this, the suspect and his daughter complained that Antoniou damaged her car tires. This shows there were problems before the death.
The judge said the murder charge is very serious. He also said the man could run away. Police will make sure the suspect gets medical help. The defense did not argue against jail time. However, they said the first hit was not planned. The court did not agree with this idea.
The trial will start on January 29, 2026. It will be at the Paphos Criminal Court. This means he will be in jail for a long time. The court will decide if it was planned murder. Or, it will consider reasons for his actions. This sad event started from a personal fight. It has ended one life and changed another forever.