Gwent Police is appealing for information following a vehicle being stolen and a fire being set at a garage in a commercial yard off Cwm Farm Road, Six Bells, Abertillery.
The fire was reported to police at approximately 4.30am this morning, Tuesday 19th October. Two vehicles inside the garage were extensively damaged and one vehicle, a black Volvo S40 was stolen from the yard.
No evacuations were needed and nobody was injured.
Within the garage a number of acetylene cylinders were stored and on the advice of the Fire Service, these cylinders require a 24 hour cooling period. As a safety precaution, a cordon has been placed around the garage and a decision has been made for Bryngwyn Primary School to remain closed until tomorrow morning (Wednesday 20th October) because of its close proximity to the garage.
The fire is being treated as deliberately set and a police investigation is now underway.
Officers ask that anyone with information relating to this incident, or anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area contacts Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
