SBA police probe axe attack

A SIMPLE and carefree drive turned into an unforgettable experience for Stavros Michelides late last night, when he was suddenly stopped by an unknown person and threatened at gunpoint.

Michelides was driving along the Trachoni road near the British bases area outside Limassol when he was pulled over by an unknown man who fired two shots in the air. The attacker told Michelides to step out of the car and then proceeded to chase his victim, brandishing an axe.

The motive for the assault was not established, but SBA police at Episkopi are investigating the bizarre incident.

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