A 30-year-old man suspected of attempted murder following a stabbing in Larnaca has been remanded in custody for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Tuesday.

The court ruled that there is reasonable suspicion linking the suspect to the offences under investigation. The defence did not object to the police request for remand.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, when a 32-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a knife.

The victim sustained serious injuries and remains in the intensive care unit at Larnaca general hospital, though doctors say he is now out of danger. The suspect is also alleged to have taken the victim’s mobile phone during the attack.

Police said the suspect was arrested in the north on Monday and was handed over to the authorities following coordination through the bicommunal contact group.

His vehicle was later found abandoned in Vrysoules, in the Famagusta district near the British bases.

The suspect is being investigated for attempted murder, drug trafficking, and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.

As part of the investigation, police carried out a search of the victim’s apartment, seizing 6.5 grams of crystal meth, a grinder with traces of cannabis, two precision scales and €300 in cash.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.