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Police are appealing after three bins were set on fire in Blackwood.

The incidents happened between 7.45pm on Sunday October 22 and 1.15pm on Monday October 23.

Two of the bins were damaged at the bus station, while the other bin was on High Street.

Gwent Police would like to speak with the two boys pictured above, who they believe may be able to help with the investigation.

PC Adam Lang, who is Gwent Police’s crime and disorder reduction officer, said bin fires are “often linked to youth antisocial behaviour”.

He continued: “Deliberately setting fire to bins is mindless, dangerous and could put people’s lives at risk. It could also damage another person’s possession which is also a criminal offence.

“We won’t tolerate any form of antisocial behaviour because we know it has such a harmful impact on our communities. Everybody should feel safe in their own home and in their neighbourhoods.”

Kevin Yates, of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said dealing with bin fires “means there will be a delay should a serious incident occur, which may involve a risk to life”.

He added: “At a time when all blue light responders are extremely busy, actions that may seem like a bit of harmless fun can endanger the lives of others who would require our services.

“I would ask those responsible to consider if it was one of their loved ones who required rescuing, in either a fire or a vehicle, how would they feel if their needless actions endangered their lives.”

Anyone with information on the bin fires can contact Gwent Police on 101, or through direct message on social media, quoting log references 2300360593 and 2300361267.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.