Police in Paphos are investigating a fire that broke out in the early hours of Thursday in the courtyard of a tyre shop, which was set deliberately.
Paphos police spokesperson Michalis Nicolaou said the fire was contained after being extinguished by firefighters, with no significant damage to the building reported.
Nicolaou added that the scene remains cordoned off, and examinations are continuing.
The tyre shop is owned by a 30-year-old individual in custody at the central prisons. The shop is currently being managed by relatives.