CCTV images have been released as part of the investigation
A car that was set on fire in Fishponds, which Avon Fire and Rescue said was deliberate, is being linked to a number of other incidents of arson and criminal damage.
On Oldbury Court Road, a car was set on fire and emergency services were called to the scene just after 3.30am this morning (Thursday, September 25).
Avon Fire and Rescue said the cause was thought to be deliberate.
Avon and Somerset Police have linked the incident to two others that have happened in the Fishponds and Oldbury Court areas.
A car was set on fire in Grove Road, where the blaze spread to a second vehicle and damaged the front door of a nearby house at about 2am on Wednesday, September 23.
No one was hurt, but the adult occupants were left shocked and distressed, along with the car owners.
Last month, a family’s home on Oldbury Court Road was destroyed by fire after a car parked outside was set alight at about 34.20am on Saturday, August 30.
Three young children were among those asleep inside the home, but whilst everyone escaped, the house is now uninhabitable.
The family evacuated from Oldbury Court Road has asked for privacy as they try to restore some normality for the children, but issued a statement: “This mindless act of violence, has not only deeply impacted my family physically but emotionally.
“The support or our family, friends and community have allowed us to soldier on. We would like to thank the fire department and police for their efforts.”
These three incidents have been linked, and enquiries are ongoing.
Neighbourhood Inspector Luke Keenan said: “We understand and share people’s concerns, and the neighbourhood team has been supporting the investigation team with local enquiries as well as attending community meetings to discuss this and other issues. If you have any information or footage which you haven’t yet shared with us, please do get in touch.”
Police keen to identify person seen on CCTV
This man was seen in the area of River View.(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
Police are keen to identify a man seen in the early hours of Sunday, July 6. The man is described as a young white man with a distinctive walk.
He was seen in the area of River View, where several vehicles’ tyres were damaged.
This man was seen on Fishponds Road and Oldbury Court Road.(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
A similarly described man was seen on CCTV on Fishponds Road and Oldbury Court Road in the early hours of Wednesday, August 27.
A similar person was seen at around 2.30am on Saturday, August 30.
This man was seen on August 30.(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
Police said it may be a single person or similar-looking people.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We’d like to hear from the person or people in the footage, or from anyone who recognises him or them.
“Please come forward if you have any relevant dashcam, CCTV or other footage of the area at those times, or have any other information.
“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225244743, or complete our online appeals form.
“You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
“No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.”