47-year-old man from Sri Lankan jailed for murder attempt on wife in Cyprus

Limassol criminal court sentenced a 47-year-old Sri Lankan national to six and a half years in jail on Monday after finding him guilty of attempting to murder his estranged 50-year-old wife.

The man was arrested at Larnaca airport on July 30 when he was trying to leave Cyprus and return to Italy where he lives.

The attack took place in Zakaki, Limassol on July 29.

The 47-year-old stabbed his wife in the face and the stomach after going to her house to discuss their divorce. He then fled the scene.