A car was destroyed in a fire early on Monday morning in Limassol.

The police were notified at 2.40am that the car, belonging to a 53-year-old, was burning in an open space.

The vehicle had been immobilised for a week due to engine failure.

In Nicosia, the police received information at half an hour after midnight on Monday that a car belonging to a 49-year-old was up in flames in Anthoupoli.

The fire was put out by a neighbour before causing damage.

According to the police, only the numberplates and the vehicle roof cover were damaged.

Police investigations are ongoing into both cases.