Three Cars Set Alight in Quick Succession During Early Morning Arson Attacks

Police are appealing for information after three cars were set alight in the Rhosrobin area of Wrexham early this morning.

Shortly after 4:58am this morning North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident involving two Vauxhall Astra cars parked side by side on a driveway in Maes Hyfryd, Rhosrobin.

Firefighters used two hose reels and one breathing apparatus to tackle the fires which caused 100% fire damage to both cars and damage to the house exterior and front door.

At 5:02am firefighters were called to another car fire in Briarswood, Rhosrobin, and used one hose reel and one set of breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire, which also caused damage to the porch and guttering of the property.

A VW Golf was also damaged as a result of the fire.

The three fires are thought to have been started deliberately.

DCI Neil Harrison said; “These were very serious incidents and fortunately no one was hurt. I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in or around the area to come forward. I am also appealing to anyone who may have information about who is responsible for these attacks to come forward.

“Meanwhile there will be high visibility police activity in the area as we carry out crime scene investigations and house to house enquiries. We shall also be deploying reassurance patrols.”

Paul Scott, Community Safety Manager for Wrexham and Flintshire, added: “This type of irresponsible behaviour is completely unacceptable, and it was very fortunate that no one was hurt, especially considering the proximity of the fires to the properties.

“Deliberate fires are a serious form of anti-social behaviour with potentially lethal consequences and we are working closely with the Police and WCBC to tackle the problem.

If anyone can help the police investigation please call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111, quoting reference V008427.