Police in Cyprus have arrested a fifth person after a violent attack on a football club's building last week. This is part of an effort to stop trouble connected to sports. The arrests happened over several days. The attack was by suspected rival fans who set fires and damaged property.
The trouble started last Thursday at the Apollon club's building. Police say a group of AEL club fans attacked it. The situation became worse very quickly. The attackers threw fireworks and things that start fires at the building before running away. They also set a rubbish bin on fire and damaged cars nearby. Police quickly started an investigation. So far, they have arrested five suspects between 19 and 30 years old.
In a separate and very serious event, police in Nicosia have arrested a 50-year-old man. They believe he started a fire in an apartment building on purpose. This fire happened on November 25th. It started on the ground floor and caused major damage to the building. A 20-year-old man who lived there was very badly hurt. He is now in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police experts say the fire was set deliberately. After an investigation, the 50-year-old suspect was arrested. The reason for his actions is not yet known.
These cases show police are focusing on serious crimes. The football arrests show they will not accept violence at sports events. The fire is a much more serious crime with terrible results for people and property. Police say they are still investigating both cases.