The 53-year-old owner of a shop in Pallouriotissa was wounded in a robbery at knife point Sunday evening.
Police say he was closing his shop, which also offers internet and money-remittance services at around 8.10pm when two men, believed to be foreign, forced their way in and demanded money.
He suffered cuts to his face and thigh when he refused.
The thieves got away with €150. and a mobile phone.
The victim was taken by ambulance to hospital where he received first aid and was held for precautionary reasons.
Knife attack in Nicosia
