30 March 2026, 18:07

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Remand after road rage leads to stabbing

Remand after road rage leads to stabbing

A 56-year-old man was remanded for three days by the Limassol district court on Monday after a 68-year-old was stabbed in a road rage incident.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the 68-year-old, who was sitting in his parked car, became involved in a verbal altercation with a 22-year-old woman driving another vehicle.

During the argument, the woman’s passenger reportedly exited the car and attacked the 68-year-old with a knife.

The victim was taken by ambulance to a Limassol hospital, where he was treated and later discharged.

The 22-year-old driver was arrested on Sunday and, after being charged in writing, was released to be summoned to court at a later stage.

The 56-year-old passenger was also arrested on Sunday. causing injury.

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