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Knife fight in central Nicosia leaves one injured

ByFamagusta Gazette

Feb 25, 2025

Earlier this evening, a fight broke out between two individuals in the heart of Nicosia. The altercation took place shortly before 8:00 PM on Makariou Avenue.

According to initial reports, the confrontation escalated when one of the individuals pulled out a knife, resulting in the other person being injured.

The dispute is believed to have started over a small amount of money. In the aftermath of the incident, an ambulance arrived promptly at the scene, transporting the injured man to the hospital. His current condition remains unknown.

Meanwhile, the second individual involved in the fight was apprehended by authorities. Law enforcement officials are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the altercation to determine what led to the violent encounter.

Famagusta Gazette