Car destroyed in arson attack

The car of a British Cypriot man in Larnaca was destroyed on Friday night, as a result of arson, police said. The €30,000 car was parked in Aristolelis Valaoritis street, near the Larnaca port entrance.

According to the Larnaca fire department, the fire was spotted at around 10.30pm and the authorities notified. Two fire trucks arrived at the scene and put the blaze  out, according to the report but the car was already destroyed.

Investigation began on Saturday morning. Police and fire department experts concluded that the car was doused with a flammable substance. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

 

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