Appeal for information following fires set in Cwmbran

We're appealing for information following several reports of bins / small patches of grass being set alight in the Cwmbran area last night.

The activity is believed to have taken place between 00.50 - 4.50am on 24th June.

Streets affected included; Windsor Road, Heol Y Groes, Byways, Henllys Way and Jule Road.

Local Sergeant, Emma Sowery said; "This mindless behaviour is extremely dangerous and poses a significant safety risk not only to the offender/s themselves but also to local residents and their property.  We're keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in these areas during this time."

Head of Community Safety and Partnerships Dean Loader said: ‘Deliberate fires are extremely dangerous, what may have been intended to be just a small fire, or just a bit of fun, can quickly spread to become out of control. Diverting our resources to deal with deliberate fires will draw fundamental and valuable resources away from our communities, placing unnecessary risk to life. Our Fire Crime Unit have been working tirelessly with our partners to reduce, and where possible, eliminate the impact of deliberate fires across South Wales.”

Please call 101 quoting 2100220859 or direct message us on Facebook or Twitter.