Mercedes torched

A SILVER Mercedes went up in flames in Larnaca in the early hours yesterday morning in what police believe was an arson attack.

The car was parked in the garage of owner Dimitris Ilia on Georgios Constantinides street when the blaze broke out at about 4.30am, police reported.

The fire was put out by the fire brigade, but not before £6,000 worth of damage had been done to the vehicle.

Forensic examinations turned up evidence to suggest the fire had been started deliberately, police said.

An investigation has been launched.

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