Limassol teen arrested in April Fool’s park fire

Police arrested a teenager suspected of arson at a community park in Limassol last week.

According to police, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on Monday in connection with a malicious fire at a community park in Limassol on April 1. It was not clear whether a witness had come forward or cops uncovered information during the course of their investigation. 

Media reports said a fire had broken out around midnight in April Fool’s Day, destroying chairs and tables as well as causing extensive damages to a pavilion.

The local teen, who was described as a Limassol resident, was detained overnight on an arrest warrant issued initially in connection with a case of malicious destruction of property.

Police said the boy could appear in court for a remand hearing on Tuesday.

But police sources told Knews this was not fully clear as a preliminary investigation had not been completed to assess whether keeping the teen in custody would be necessary.