Yardley arson attack as two cars set on fire in street

The vehicles were set on fire outside an address in Clements RoadA Google street view of Clements Road in Yardley(Image: Google)

Police have launched an arson investigation after two cars were set on fire in a city street.

The arson attack happened in Clements Road, Yardley, at around 1.15am today, May 22.

Two vehicles were set ablaze outside an address in the residential street.

Luckily, no-one was injured in the attack.

Extra officers will be in the area today to provide reassurance to the local community.

West Midlands Police has appealed to the public for information following the attack.

A force spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information following an arson attack on vehicles in a Birmingham residential street.

“At around 1.15am today, two vehicles were set on fire outside an address in Clements Road, Yardley. Thankfully, no-one was injured.

“We understand that this will be concerning for the community, and we will have extra officers in the area to provide reassurance.

“Our investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or may have information to help our investigation, to contact us.

“You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101 quoting log 184 of 22 May.

“Alternatively, you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”