Cyprus police are busy with many crimes. They have made important arrests. They are also investigating many fires. On Saturday, police on the British Dhekelia base caught two brothers. Police think they tried to kill someone. The brothers tried to escape the island by sea. Police used warning shots to stop them. This arrest is happening at the same time as investigations into car fires and building fires. This shows a worrying increase in crime.
The attempted murder happened on December 20. A 36-year-old Syrian man was attacked. Police are still investigating the attack details. The two brothers were trying to leave Cyprus secretly. Police believe they are connected to the crime. British base police acted fast. They caught the suspects before they could escape. The brothers will go to Cyprus police for more questions. Then, they will go to court.
At the same time, firefighters are dealing with many fires. Some fires might be set on purpose. On Saturday morning, a fire started in an industrial area near Paphos. Police think someone used flammable materials to start a fire in a lorry. The fire spread fast. It destroyed a trailer and a car. The fire was very strong. It shows how dangerous these acts can be.
On Friday, a village near Larnaca also had a fire. An outhouse burned down. The building was badly damaged. The cause of this fire is not yet known. This fire adds to the list of fires happening on the island.
Limassol, a city on the coast, has also had several fires. A car burned outside a shop recently. Firefighters put out the fire. It might have started from a short circuit. The car's engine was badly damaged. Later that night, a moped caught fire. It also had a lot of fire damage. Police are looking for any connection between these fires.
These events are causing worry about public safety. Police and emergency services are working hard. They are trying to understand all the crimes. They want to catch everyone responsible. The arrest of the brothers and the fire investigations show the good work of the police and firefighters. They are helping to keep Cyprus safe.