A 55-year-old Paphos resident was arrested on Tuesday in relation to a case of possession and distribution of child pornography, police said.

According to the police report, the investigation was launched after information from Europol identified an internet user who had uploaded five files depicting a child being sexually abused.

A warrant was issued against the 55-year-old after the cybercrime unit traced the account back to him.

He was arrested and placed in custody, while officers seized a mobile phone and two computers from his home, which will be subject to further tests.

The suspect faces being charged with acquiring, possessing and circulating child pornography.