A 21-year-old Pakistani worker has died after being crushed by glass panes in Paphos on Tuesday.

The incident occurred around 12.30pm, while the victim was working in an open area in Paphos and was crushed by glass panes.

A 56-year-old man has since been arrested for illegally employing the 21-year-old.

Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, police said the arrested man was operating a forklift at the time of the incident.

The details of the young man would be made public once his family has been informed.