BRYN STREET BRYNHYFRYD- Criminal Damage

Good afternoon, we would like to make you aware of an incident on BRYN STREET BRYNHYFRYD.

Emergency services attended a deliberate property fire on Tuesday 26.05.26 at approximately 06.45am. The property that was targeted is currently under renovation and is unoccupied. 

While there were no injuries, this act has caused significant damage and endangered local residents.

Arson is when someone causes criminal damage by setting fire to a person’s property.

The maximum penalty for anyone found guilty of arson is imprisonment for life. This is because of the exceptional danger involved. Victims may lose all their property, be made homeless, injured, or suffer a very painful death. Even if nobody is physically hurt, you may still have to cope with financial damage.

Arson can affect anyone, as criminals may target any property to damage.

Unused, derelict, isolated or unoccupied buildings may be at a higher risk of arson (as it’s less likely someone will be around to notice a fire and report it).

Criminals who commit arson may do so for many reasons, including:

Our local police team has increased reassurance patrols in the area. House to house enquires have been conducted and all evidence is being reviewed. The investigation continues. 

If you saw anything suspicious, or have Ring doorbell, CCTV, or dashcam footage from the area around that time, please report it immediately. You can contact the police on 101 quoting reference 2600163757. Alternatively, you can provide information completely anonymously via Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.

Thank you for your help.