The door of a property dealer's office in Tower Road,Sliema were set on fire by an arsonist last night.

The blaze was reported at 2 am by the owner of a  nearby bar, a 31-year-old who lives in Qrendi.

He spotted a burning tyre against the door and used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. He then pushed the tyre onto the pavement to avoid further damage.

Further investigations are underway.

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