Limassol police have launched an investigation following a violent night-time assault on a 27-year-old food delivery driver who was targeted on Paphos Street. The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 PM on Tuesday as the courier was riding his motorcycle toward a local establishment to collect an order.
According to authorities, two motorcycles carrying four unidentified individuals ambushed the young driver, swerving around his vehicle and forcing him to come to a complete stop. The assailants aggressively demanded cash before escalating the encounter to physical violence. One attacker struck the victim in the abdomen with a bat, while others punched him in the back. The group ultimately panicked and fled the scene empty-handed after the courier shouted loudly for help.
The attack highlights growing safety concerns for motorcycle couriers and road users working late-night shifts across urban centers in Cyprus. Delivery drivers frequently travel alone through quiet routes and vulnerable corridors, making them targets for opportunistic criminals. Local authorities are reviewing surrounding security camera footage along Paphos Street to identify the suspects and trace the two motorcycles involved in the ambush.
Cyprus Police are urging anyone with information about the attack or motorists who were driving along Paphos Street in Limassol around 11:20 PM on Tuesday to contact local investigators. Late-night couriers and shift workers are advised to stay on well-lit thoroughfares and immediately report any suspicious vehicles following them.