A fire which broke out in a classroom at the Ayios Vasilios middle school in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos in the early hours of Monday morning caused “extensive damage”, the police said.

The fire broke out at around 2.10am and was extinguished by firefighters, though while the police have described the damage caused as “extensive”, they are yet to determine the exact cost.

Investigations are set to continue later on Monday.