The police are in the process of establishing the cause of a fire which overcame a luxurious car yesterday, at about 11.30pm, in Triq il-Karmnu, Luqa.

The Audi Q5, which costs thousands of euros, was destroyed by a blaze which was put-out by the Civil Protection Department shortly after the fire was reported.

The vehicle is owned by a private company.

Preliminary investigations found that a gate to the private parking area where the car was parked was found open.

Moreover, the padlock of a nearby store was found broken and its door forced open. However, nothing was missing inside.

Investigations are underway while several experts have been appointed to assist with a magisterial inquiry.