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Three cars torched in Bargoed arson attack

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 12:00, Tuesday August 11th, 2009.

Three cars were torched in an arson attack during the early hours of Saturday August 8 in Bargoed.

Police and fire crews were called out at 2.55am after reports there were cars alight at Park Road Garage, Park Road, and at the rear of Hanbury Road.

On arrival officers discovered a third car on fire in Wood Street.

The three cars, which were very badly damaged, were extinguished by the fire service as were two neighbouring vehicles which were also extensively damaged.

An building on Hanbury Road also was also slightly damaged.

The fires are being treated as arson by police as inquiries continue.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation are asked to call Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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