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Cars set on fire in Blackwood

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 17:25, Wednesday February 19th, 2020.
Last updated: 17:25, Wednesday February 19th, 2020
The cars were set alight on Albany Road

Two cars have been damaged after an arson attack in Blackwood.

The incident happened on Albany Road at around 4.15am on Wednesday, February 19.

A black Mercedes GLA and a white Citreon C3 caught fire during the incident.

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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and officers from Gwent Police attended the scene.

Smoke engulfs the burning cars

A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Resuce Service said: “A crew from Aberbargoed attended the scene to extinguish the fire.

“The supposed cause at this time has been deemed as deliberate.”

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “Enquiries into the arson are ongoing.

Police and the fire service attended the scene

“We are currently appealing for anyone who may have witnessed or has information about this incident to get in contact with Gwent Police.”

The police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference 2000061449. They can also be contacted through direct message on Facebook and Twitter.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.

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