Police investigate vehicle fires in Newport
Police are investigating after two vehicles were set on fire in Newport during the early hours of today.
Firefighters were called to Powell Place in Newport at around 1.39am.
One car and a van were involved in the fire along with around 15 meters of fencing.
Firefighters from Newport used two hose reel jets and a covering jet to put out the fire. A thermal image camera was also used.
West Mercia Police is urging for anyone with information or who may have witnessed anything suspicious to call 101 quoting ref 38-S-170816.
If you want to give information but don’t want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers.org.uk
Two vehicles set on fire in Powell Place, #Newport overnight. Any info to 101 ref 38-S-170816 or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800555111 https://twitter.com/NewportCops/status/765812495340666880
