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Police in Cyprus arrest sixth suspect in Pyla arson and attempted murder case

ByFamagusta Gazette

Sep 15, 2025

ORMIDEIA,— Police have arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the attempted murder of a security guard and the arson of four vehicles at a car lot in Pyla on Aug. 14.

The suspect, a 29-year-old resident of a village in the Larnaca district, is expected to appear in court Monday morning for a remand hearing.

Five other individuals previously arrested in the case have been referred by the district court to stand trial before the criminal court.

Famagusta Gazette