Arson attack destroys vehicle in Larnaca

A 61-year-old man's vehicle was completely destroyed by fire late Thursday night in Larnaca. Authorities were alerted to the blaze around 9:30 p.m., at which point police and firefighters arrived at the scene, a field adjacent to the owner’s residence, to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was parked in the field at the time of the incident.

Following an investigation conducted on Friday morning, police confirmed that the fire was a result of arson after discovering an incendiary trail at the site. The area was cordoned off to facilitate the collection of forensic evidence, which will be sent for further laboratory examination. The Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) is currently reviewing local CCTV footage and seeking statements from neighbors to identify the perpetrators.

While the exact motive behind the attack remains under investigation, police sources have stated that there is currently no evidence linking the incident to organized crime. The investigation is ongoing as authorities attempt to track the movements of the suspects.