Increased patrols in Rhos and Ruabon as police state “zero-tolerance approach to any incidents of arson”

Police are appealing for information after vehicles are believed to have been deliberately set alight in Wrexham.

As readers will know, a spate of fires have taken place in the Ruabon / Rhos area, with police detailing:

• Around 1.15am on Sunday a report that a van had been set on fire in Ruabon.
• Saturday 12.36am, police were made aware of another suspected deliberate car fire in the Rhos area.
• Two vehicle fires a short distance apart in Ruabon at around 12.20am on Wednesday, August 21st.

Sergeant Emma Watts said: “Whilst the fires are believed to have been deliberate, we cannot confirm the incidents are connected at this stage.

“We are carrying out regular and increased patrols in the Rhos and Ruabon areas to prevent further incidents.

“We take a zero-tolerance approach to any incidents of arson. Deliberately setting fires is not only a risk to property, but also a risk to life, or serious injury.

“Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to come and speak to us, or contact us on 101, or via our website. You can also report information anonymously via the independent charity, CrimeStoppers here .”

(Top image release by local fire crews from one of the incidents)