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Spate of caravan fires believed to be linked
Four fires have taken place since November at caravans parked on a road in Fishponds, with police now believing the blazes were arson attacks and they are linked.
The incidents happened on November 13 at about 5pm, on January 5 at about 5.10pm, between January 26 and 27 at an unknown time, and on February 5 at about 10pm.
No suspects have so far been identified by police but one member of the public reported seeing two men arrive in the area in an older-style brown estate at around the time of the first fire.
Inspector Richard Jones, of the Fishponds neighbourhood policing team, said: “Detectives are investigating these incidents and believe there is a strong possibility that they may all be linked.
“Fortunately to date there have been no serious injuries but clearly the consequences of starting a fire deliberately could be catastrophic in terms of safety.
“We are in close contact with the residents and the council around these incidents.
“Officers and PCSOs are conducting high-visibility patrols in the area for reassurance and to try to identify those responsible.”
Anyone with any information can contact Avon & Somerset police via their website or call 101 quoting reference 5226033963.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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