Man in Paphos remanded for grievous bodily harm

The Paphos district court has issued a two-day remand against a 22-year-old in connection with a case of alleged serious bodily harm.

According to Paphos police spokesperson Michalis Nicolaou, on April 17, a 26-year-old man reported that he was attacked by the 22-year-old in a café in the village of Emba two days prior, following an argument they had.

According to the complainant, the 22-year-old allegedly punched him in the face and kicked him in the stomach.

The 26-year-old was taken to the A&E department of the Paphos general hospital, where he was diagnosed with a ruptured bladder and underwent surgery.

An arrest warrant against the 22-year-old was issued on April 17, the day the incident was reported, and he was arrested on Tuesday at 7.45pm. He appeared before the court on Wednesday.