Multi-vehicle arson - April 2022 Archives

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Photo of a firefighter tackling blazing minibuses.

Tuesday 24th May 2022 SH (Editor)

Man due in court over £400,000 arson spree

A 26-year-old Filton man has been charged with 24 counts of arson after vehicles with a total estimated replacement value of £400,000 were destroyed at seven locations across the Stokes and Patchway in the early hours of Sunday 3rd April. His is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 25th May.

Sunday 3rd April 2022 SH (Editor)

Two town council trucks damaged in suspected arson attack

Two vehicles belonging to Bradley Stoke Town Council were severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Sunday 3rd April. A private vehicle parked in Sherbourne Avenue was also set alight in the early hours. The incidents are understood to account for just three of a total of 20+ vehicles damaged across north Bristol.