Police Arrest Man Who Attacked Nicosia Hospital with a Knife
The Republic of Cyprus police have arrested a 29-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a knife attack at Nicosia General Hospital. He has been charged with attempted murder.
According to a police press release, the suspect was detained on Monday afternoon and arrested under a court-issued warrant.
The incident took place on Saturday afternoon in the emergency department of Nicosia General Hospital.
The man entered the facility, punched a doctor and two nurses, waved a knife around, and attempted to stab one of the patients in the waiting area.
In response, nurses held a two-hour strike outside the hospital on Monday, and a meeting was convened at the Presidential Palace to address the situation.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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