Two men, aged 42 and 22, were remanded on Monday by the Paphos district court after they were arrested on Sunday for alleged livestock theft.

The case was reported to police at around 9pm on Sunday by the owner of a livestock farm, who said he had noticed animals going missing from his property recently.

Following the complaint, members of the Polis Chrysochous police visited his property for surveillance.

At around 10:30pm a vehicle was observed parked outside the property, and two men who were in the car entered the premises and appeared to attempt to steal livestock.

However, when they realised the presence of the police, they fled.

The police pursued the two men, managing to apprehend one, while the second was located a short time later during examinations in the area. They were both arrested.

The Polis Chrysochous Police Station is handling the case.