George Low murder: Young man stabbed to death in horrific knife attack in Ayia Napa

Clubbing resort: Ayia Napa in Cyprus
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Robin de Peyer14 August 2016
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A young man has been stabbed to death in an horrific knife attack in the clubbing resort of Ayia Napa.

George Low, 22, from Dartford in Kent, is said to have been stabbed in the neck during a night out last night.

A friend he was with was also knifed several times in the back, the Evening Standard understands. He is expected to make a full recovery.

The pair are believed to have been ambushed by two men after an argument about two women earlier in the evening. Police said the suspects were still at large today.

Friends today paid tribute to the young man, who worked at the resort last summer but had moved back to Kent and was visiting pals when he was attacked.

Stabbed to death: George Low was killed in Ayia Napa
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One, who asked not to be named, told the Standard: "He was such a nice guy. It just all happened so quickly; his friends are all in bits.

"He never had a bad word to say about anything. It's so heartbreaking that this could happen."

Jason Woods, who is believed to have spent time with Mr Low in Ayia Napa this week, wrote on Facebook: "Words can't describe what you meant to me. I was lucky to have you as a brother and I am truly heartbroken by this tragedy!!

Knife attack: Friends paid tribute to George Low after the stabbing
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"Just looking back at the first time we met and I was lucky enough to meet one of the best guys in my life ❤️ Love you so much."

Another friend added: "Feel so sick, one of the worse things I've ever heard. Was the.cheekiest, funniest character in Napa".

Cyprus Police are now said to be hunting two men over the attack.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are providing support to the family of a British National who sadly died in Cyprus on 14th August and will remain in contact with the local authorities who are investigating."

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