British Toddler, 2, Kidnapped from Mum's Home in Cyprus, Manhunt Underway
British Toddler Kidnapped in Cyprus, Manhunt Launched

A British toddler has reportedly been kidnapped by his father in Cyprus, prompting a large-scale manhunt by local authorities.

Incident Details

According to local police, the 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot man snatched the two-year-old child from his British mother's home in Limassol after illegally crossing from the north. The abduction occurred on 13 May 2026, and authorities are actively searching for the suspect and the child.

Police Response

Law enforcement agencies have launched a coordinated operation to locate the missing toddler and apprehend the father. The man is believed to have crossed the UN-controlled buffer zone, which divides the island, without authorization. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

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This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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