A court in Paphos, Cyprus, has ordered that a 58-year-old man be kept in prison for eight more days. The police are continuing their investigation into the killing of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou. The suspect has admitted he was involved in the stabbing. In court, he described his actions as a spontaneous act during a "bad moment." This happened shortly after his own daughter had officially complained about being harassed by the victim.
The incident occurred on the evening of November 19th outside a shop in Konia. Police evidence, including security camera video, shows a detailed sequence of events. Antoniou parked his car at 6:16 p.m. Just four minutes later, the suspect walked up to the vehicle, opened the door, and after a short argument, stabbed Antoniou in the neck. The video then shows the man washing his hands at an outdoor tap behind the shop before leaving the area.
The victim was taken first to Paphos Hospital and then to a private hospital in Limassol. Sadly, he died from his injuries two days later. Police quickly identified and arrested the suspect. He later led officers to a rural area near Tsada, where he showed them where he had left the knife believed to be the murder weapon. The suspect told police he "blacked out" and only took out the knife after Antoniou responded to his warnings. A witness supports this, saying the suspect told Antoniou, **"he had warned him not to harass his daughter."**
The suspect's lawyers are now managing his defence. The court agreed to extend his detention because the prosecution argued that much more investigative work is needed. Police have collected video evidence and witness statements but still have about 50 more people to interview. They also need to analyze phone records, examine cars, and review more video from the area.
This tragic case shows how a father's attempt to protect his daughter ended in a young man's death. As the legal process continues, the suspect will stay in prison. The death of Alexandros Antoniou has deeply affected the local community and raises serious questions about taking the law into one's own hands. The police investigation is ongoing, with forensic and digital evidence expected to be very important for the future court case.