Police have arrested a 47-year-old man for an investigated a case of burglary and theft in Paphos.

According to police, the owner of an apartment complex on Saturday reported that at around 8pm he found a man drinking beer in the cafeteria of his property. According to the complainant, the man had tampered with the refrigerator, causing €500 worth of damage, and then had stolen drinks, valued at an additional €500.

Police investigation identified the alleged perpetrator as a 47-year-old tourist and arrested him. The suspect was determined to be suffering with mental health problems and has been hospitalised.