Police investigating Wath arson attacks

A police car was set alight on Church Street at 1.50am, followed by a Citroen Berlingo van on Valley Drive, a Ford Transit van on Vicar Road and a Mercedes A140 at Montgomery Square.

Firefighters attended each incident and a spokeswoman confirmed all were started deliberately except the Transit, which so far has no cause recorded.

A police spokesman said: “All of the vehicles sustained extensive damage and are irreparable.

“A number of enquiries have been conducted and officers are following up on several leads as part of the investigation.

“Extra, high visibility patrols are also taking place in the area over the coming days.”

Anyone with information, or who believes they saw or heard anything suspicious, is asked to call 101, quoting incident 55 of October 15, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.