Police arrest 28-year-old man for arson in Limassol

On October 2, 2026, police in Limassol arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the arson of a vehicle that occurred on September 14, 2026. The incident took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the courtyard of a residence in the Limassol district, where the owner, a 25-year-old woman, had parked her car. Upon arrival, police and fire department officials extinguished the blaze, but the vehicle was completely destroyed. Subsequent investigations confirmed that the fire was deliberately started.

The arrest was made following the discovery of evidence implicating the 28-year-old suspect. A judicial warrant was issued, leading to his detention by local authorities. The suspect is scheduled to appear before the Limassol District Court on October 3, 2026 (some reports specify Saturday, October 3), to request a remand order for his continued detention. The Episkopi Police Station and the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) are leading the ongoing investigation into the matter.