A 39-year-old individual, against whom there was a pending arrest warrant for the destruction of the Paphos Municipality’s Christmas tree in the early hours of Wednesday, was apprehended last night in a region of the Paphos province.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is being interrogated regarding the circumstances surrounding the fire that ravaged the enormous Christmas tree.
The police have secured witness testimonies implicating the 39-year-old in the malicious act that led to the extensive damage of the 12-meter-tall tree located in Kennedy Square. The fire erupted at 3:15 am on January 3rd.
Prompt response from the Paphos Fire Service prevented the flames from spreading to nearby areas, but unfortunately, the Christmas tree was completely destroyed in the incident.
The police investigation will delve into the motives behind the deliberate act of vandalism, aiming to bring clarity to the circumstances that led to the destruction of the festive symbol.
