A 32-year-old man accused of attempted murder in Cyprus has been arrested in Romania, with extradition procedures now underway.

According to a police statement issued on Thursday, the suspect was detained by Romanian police last week under a European arrest warrant, with Cypriot officials subsequently informed.

The process for his return to Cyprus is in progress and will depend on proceedings before the Romanian courts.

The case relates to an incident in November 2025 in Larnaca, where the man allegedly stabbed his employer in the neck at a construction site, whereupon he was swiftly arrested and held in custody.

The suspect was due to appear before a criminal court on February 3 but did not attend, having been transferred to Athalassa hospital under a psychiatric hospitalisation order.

An arrest warrant was issued the same day following his failure to appear.

However, the warrant was not executed and the suspect subsequently left Cyprus.

Information from relevant services indicates that his departure followed a repatriation process arranged while he was receiving medical care.

Authorities involved were reportedly informed at the time that no pending legal restrictions prevented his return to Romania.

An investigation was launched to examine the circumstances under which the suspect left the country.