The trial of life prisoner Doros Theofanous, 42, and his alleged 26-year-old accomplice begins today at Paphos Criminal Court, following Theofanous’s escape during a supervised visit to his family home in Choletria village.
Theofanous, known as “the hairdresser”, will be transferred from Central Prisons to the courthouse under strict security measures, similar to arrangements made in mid-October when the case was postponed.
The Limassol-born accomplice remains in custody at Paphos Police Directorate. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, assisting a prisoner’s escape, and disobeying lawful orders.
Theofanous is serving a life sentence for the double murder of his pregnant partner and her three-year-old daughter.
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