The Paphos district court on Thursday issued an eight-day detention order against a 58-year-old man in connection with the attempted murder and stabbing of a 26-year-old man in Konia.

The suspect appeared before the court accompanied by his lawyer, Takis Simillidis.

The court noted that investigators currently possess substantial evidence indicating that the offence was committed and that the suspect is directly linked to the incident.

It ruled that his detention is necessary to prevent interference with the ongoing inquiry. The Court added that the suspect should be released if procedures are completed before the eight-day period expires.

Simillidis did not challenge the police’s request for his client to remain in detention.

According to case investigator Andronikos Tsappis, the investigation remains active, with officers continuing to collect additional witness statements and conduct a series of forensic and on-site examinations.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 6.15pm outside a kiosk on the main road in Konia. Police reports suggest that the confrontation may have been premeditated.

Earlier that day, the victim’s girlfriend had reported to authorities that her vehicle tyres were damaged, allegedly by the 26-year-old, who is understood to be her former partner.

The 58-year-old suspect is also the woman’s father.

Later, the two men encountered each other outside the kiosk, where an argument ensued.

Under circumstances still being investigating, the 58-year-old reportedly drew a blade and stabbed the younger man multiple times before fleeing the scene.

The victim was initially rushed to the accident and emergency department of Paphos general hospital.

Due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred around 9 p.m. to a private hospital in Limassol, where he remains in the intensive care unit.

A vascular surgeon is monitoring his condition, and doctors have described the next 48 hours as critical for his recovery. Paphos CID continues to investigate, seeking to reconstruct the events leading to the violent confrontation.