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Arrest made in Paphos following series of arson incidents

Paphos police arrested a 25-year-old man on May 5, 2026, after witnessing him setting fire to a barbershop owned by a 37-year-old foreign national in Chloraka. The suspect attempted to flee in his vehicle, leading to a police chase that resulted in two collisions with official patrol cars before he was apprehended on Emba Avenue. Authorities suspect the individual is linked to three other recent arsons: a café-restaurant in Paphos on May 2, a mini-market in Geroskipou on May 4, and a car in Paphos on May 5. Following his arrest, it was determined that the suspect requires a psychiatric evaluation. Separately, police are investigating a separate fire incident involving a vehicle owned by a 31-year-old man, which occurred in Paphos on May 5 at 1:15 a.m. Additionally, authorities investigated a malicious fire at a store owned by a 40-year-old that occurred earlier in the week. Investigations into all incidents remain ongoing.

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Man arrested for a series of arson cases
Cyprus Mail · 7 May 2026, 11:38
Fire damages vehicle in Paphos
Cyprus Mail · 5 May 2026, 10:15
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