Police on Monday arrested a woman in connection with a car arson which happened on Sunday in Nicosia.

Shortly after midnight on Sunday police were informed that three cars parked in an open space opposite the home of their owners were on fire.

The fire destroyed the three vehicles worth €8,000 and damaged two other cars before it could be brought under control.

Investigations concluded the cars were set on fire deliberately and pointed to the involvement of a 43=year-old woman who was arrested on Monday evening.