Limassol veterinary services officials will examine three dogs on Monday afternoon to assess breed classification and behavioural patterns following Sunday’s attack on a domestic worker and two children in Limassol.
The dogs were collected by a private veterinarian after the incident and transferred to private holding facilities pending examination, according to sources. Veterinary officials will determine whether the animals belong to prohibited breeds and evaluate aggressive tendencies.
Following examination, veterinary services will submit a report to the police.
Cyprus law prohibits four dog breeds and their crossbreeds. Under legislation, dogs belonging to prohibited or dangerous breeds displaying aggressive behaviour are seized by local authorities and subject to euthanasia.
The attack occurred around 9:45 a.m. Sunday when three dogs bit a 25-year-old domestic worker and two boys aged 6 and 3 years whom she was supervising during a walk. The woman attempted to protect the children, sustaining bites to her right side.
The woman and three-year-old were transported to Limassol General Hospital. The child, who suffered a leg bite, received treatment and was discharged with instructions. The woman underwent surgery for wound suturing and remains in stable condition.
Police investigations revealed the dogs resided at a property in the area. The dogs’ owners, a couple aged 43 and 36, were arrested under judicial warrants and detained to facilitate inquiries. The animals lacked identification tags and ownership permits.
The couple appeared before Limassol District Court with police requesting remand orders.
Police are investigating the case.
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