A 24-year-old was injured on Friday night in Oroklini by an attacker bearing a sharp object.

Police said that at 10.50pm an unknown person attacked the 24-year-old, who suffered a cut to his forehead.

He was taken by ambulance to Larnaca general hospital, where his wound was stitched and he was admitted for further treatment.

The victim was not in a position to testify to the police on Friday night.

Oroklini police are investigating the case.