Arson attack on a restaurant at Limassol Old Port

A fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday at a restaurant located in the Limassol Old Port. The incident was reported to the Fire Service at 04:55. A security guard at the scene managed to extinguish the blaze using a hose from the building's fixed firefighting system before official emergency units arrived. The flames and heat caused damage to the restaurant's outdoor seating equipment, a glass display window, and a section of the wooden floor.

Following initial investigations by the Police and Fire Service, authorities have officially classified the incident as an act of arson. Evidence collected at the scene suggests the use of flammable substances to start the fire. The restaurant's owner, a local businessman, had reportedly been targeted by criminal activities in the past, including a previous shooting incident involving the same premises.

The police have launched a formal investigation to identify the perpetrators and establish a motive for the attack. Firefighters from the Limassol station had attended the scene to conduct inspections and ensure the site was secure.