Limassol court sentences man to prison for arson as police arrest another suspect in separate case

On November 10, 2026, the Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol sentenced a 56-year-old man to four years in prison for the arson of a vehicle valued at 6,000 euros. The incident took place on March 25, 2026, near a playground in Limassol. The perpetrator, captured on CCTV, used a rental car to reach the location, doused the target vehicle with flammable liquid, and ignited it. The victimized car belonged to a company where the perpetrator's ex-wife was employed. When determining the sentence, the court took into account five additional cases involving the defendant, including charges of domestic violence, physical assault, threats, and illegal drug possession.

In an unrelated development, Limassol police arrested a 26-year-old individual on November 9, 2026, regarding a separate arson incident involving a company-owned car that occurred on October 24, 2026. The 26-year-old was detained following a court warrant and is scheduled to appear before a judge on November 10 to request a detention order. The Limassol CID continues to investigate this second case to facilitate further inquiries.