Monk Attacks Two Individuals in Monastery: Arrest and Charges Against Assailant
August 8, 2026
A 51-year-old monk is being brought before the Paphos District Court after allegedly attacking two individuals with a utility knife inside a monastery. The incident occurred when he was asked to leave the monastery for breaking its rules. The monk injured another monk and a worker, with the first requiring hospitalization while the second received first aid. The police are investigating charges including attempted murder and other serious offenses. The condition of the victims is stable.