Policeman among arrested for starting Xyliatos fire
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A policeman stationed in Nicosia was one of the two suspects arrested on Sunday evening for a fire that broke out on Saturday in Xyliatos area.
The police said the fire appears to have started from works carried out by the two suspects, aged 50 and 66.
A witness statement placed the two at the site when the fire started.
A court on Monday ordered the two suspects to remain in custody for five days.
The policeman has been suspended, pending criminal and disciplinary procedures.