Lit fireworks were thrown through the letterbox of house in Hengoed, exploding in the early hours of this morning.
Firefighters were called to the scene on Hafod Coch at around 1.30am on November 5, but fortunately the fire was out when they arrived.
No one was injured but damage was caused to the front door, walls and carpet.
Gwent Police are appealing for information after the attempted arson.
Detective Inspector Ian Bartholomew said: “I’m urging people to think about the dangers of using fireworks in an irresponsible manner. These sorts of crimes are reckless and what some people think may be a bit of fun can lead to lives being put at risk with devastating consequences for the people living within the home.
“When any fire starts it can spread rapidly which can engulf a house and entrap the occupants in a few minutes.
“I want to emphasise that Incidents like these can carry a prison sentence on conviction.
“Officers are currently investigating but if you have any information regarding this incident, please contact us on 101, quoting log 13 5/11/15, immediately.”
A firework was deliberately put through the letterbox of a house in Hengoed at 01.29 Aberbargoed attended fortunately fire out on arrival
— Jennie Griffiths (@GriffithsJECtrl) November 5, 2015
Fire and police chiefs have warned people to be vigilante and take extra care over Bonfire Night and the weekend.
The fire service faces a rise in hoax calls and refuse fires, and have asked residents to put their rubbish out in the morning to help avoid blazes.
They also urged residents to take care “to reduce the risk of injury, as well as potential fires caused by stray fireworks or bonfires”.
Dewi Jones, Head of Home Safety and Fire Crime at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), said:
“While we appreciate that putting your bins out the morning of collection may prove more awkward for households, as a Service we would like to encourage people to do this all year round. It just reduces the risk of individuals starting refuse fires.
“We want people to celebrate this year’s Bonfire Night in the safest way possible, and are encouraging them to attend organised public firework displays in their area, which are safer, more entertaining and much more cost effective.
“However, we are also reminding those people who buy fireworks for private displays, to always rigorously follow the Fireworks Code and abide by the Fireworks Regulations.”
Assistant Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Julian Williams said: “Gwent Police officers and staff work with our partner agencies to ensure that busy nights like Bonfire Night are enjoyed safely.
“Links have and will continue to be made within our communities to ensure that the success in reducing anti-social behaviour over this period continues this year.
“I’d like to remind people to think about the consequences of their actions, particularly to elderly and vulnerable members of our community.”
Why is there no mention of the fact that the man is a peadophile, and is going through a court case
Why is there no mention of the fact that he is a peadophile and he is in the middle of a court case?