Police have arrested a 24-year-old man as part of an investigation into a suspected arson case in Nicosia, involving the destruction of a vehicle.
According to investigators, the fire broke out at around 2.40 am on 26 May 2026. The vehicle was parked outside the home of its 34-year-old owner in the Nicosia district.
The blaze completely destroyed the vehicle.
Fire believed to be deliberate
Examinations carried out at the scene indicated that the fire was caused by a malicious act.
As part of the ongoing investigation, police secured a court warrant and arrested the 24-year-old suspect on Wednesday afternoon.
Suspect to appear in court
The suspect is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court on Thursday, where police will seek a detention order to assist with further inquiries.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Nicosia is continuing its investigation into the case.
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