Police investigating attempted murder in Lythrodontas (updated)

Police were on Tuesday investigating a case of attempted murder after a man was shot in a house in the Nicosia district with a hunting shotgun.

The man, 48, was rushed to hospital and his condition was reportedly not life threatening. He was being treated for injuries to his abdomen.

The shooting took place at around 5.20pm in the Lythrodontas area. Police arrested a 52-year-old man in connection with the shooting.

It is understood that the incident took place inside the suspect’s home.

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