Armed Man Holding Two Women with Knife in Larnaca Apartment

In Cyprus, on March 25, 2026, around 15:30, an armed incident began in central Larnaca: a man with a knife is holding two women in an apartment and threatening them, law enforcement authorities reported.

According to initial police reports, the man was on the balcony shouting threats at the women inside the residential premises. The incident is unfolding in an apartment building in the city center; details regarding motives or preceding events have not been provided.

Police have cordoned off the area and closed nearby roads. Police negotiators are on-site, tasked with resolving the situation and persuading the suspect to surrender without the use of force. Officials confirmed that two women are in the apartment; the negotiation process and law enforcement actions are ongoing.

Area residents and motorists should take into account possible traffic restrictions in central Larnaca. Further details will be reported as official information from the police becomes available.