House helper arrested in south Cyprus for suspected arson of British woman’s home

A 33 year-old man from Portugal is in police net after he was arrested on a suspected case of arson at his employers home in Limassol, south Cyprus.

The incident took place on Wednesday last week in Ypsonas, Limassol. 

According to report by Greek Cypriot daily, Phileleftheros, the neighbors of the 54 year old, disabled Briton noticed the fire around 6 pm and called the fire department.

The 54 year-old woman was not injured, however, the fire caused extensive damage to the appliances, furniture and the paint of the house.

Police discovered evidence indicating the fire was malicious, Phileleftheros reported. It said the woman had told investigators that her carer had been pressing her to sell her house and threatened that he would burn it down if she did not.

The police arrested the man who appeared before Limassol District Court on Thursday which ordered that he be remanded  in custody for eight days. 

He denies any involvement.