Police search for suspect in Nicosia murder attempt

Police are investigating an attempted murder against a young man in the Anthoupoli area of Nicosia, they told SigmaLive Greek.

The man was shot in a parking lot at around 7:20 pm police said, adding that the victim had been shot four times and hit twice in his hand.

He was immediately taken to Nicosia General Hospital where he underwent surgery.

Sources said that the man was waiting in the parking area to buy drugs.

The same sources said that the police are looking for a man who is the main suspect in the case.

The young man is no longer in danger, sources had said.