An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent attack that left a teenage tourist critically injured in Ayia Napa.

Police confirmed on Friday that the suspect was arrested after a court warrant on Thursday night as an investigation into assault and serious bodily harm continues.

According to police, the incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday July 2, between 2am and 2.30am in the Famagusta district. A 17-year-old tourist was reportedly attacked by several people and suffered injuries to his face.

The teenager was rushed to Nicosia general hospital, where he remains in a stable but critical condition.

The Famagusta CID is leading the probe. Officers are examining evidence and gathering testimonies to identify any other individuals involved.

Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The motive behind the assault remains unclear at this stage, and authorities have not released details about how the violence began.