A 43-year-old man has been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the arson of two cars parked at a petrol station in Nicosia.

The cars were parked on Makarios Avenue and the fire was extinguished by the fire service.

Police arrested a 43-year-old man, a resident of Nicosia.

According to the police, during the examination and investigation of the case, evidence against the 43-year-old emerged. He was arrested and placed in custody.