Arsonists wreak havoc in South Yorkshire

Arsonists started a series of blazes across South Yorkshire over the weekend - tying up firefighters called out to deal with the incidents.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Apr 2018, 09:12 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2018, 09:16 BST
Firefighters were in action in South Yorkshire over the weekendFirefighters were in action in South Yorkshire over the weekend
Firefighters were in action in South Yorkshire over the weekend

Last night, Sheffield firefighters dealt with a Ford Transit van torched on Wisewood Avenue, Wisewood and a Vauxhall Zafira set on fire on Lightwood Lane, Norton.

CRIME: Government in bid to tackle violent crime to make streets safeTwo cars were set alight on Fish Dam Lane, Carlton, Barnsley and a pile of rubbish was burnt in a derelict garage on Dell Avenue, Grimethorpe, Barnsley.

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POLICE: Men with machete hunted over shop raid in SheffieldREAD MORE: Man attacked at Sheffield bus stopIn Edlington, Doncaster, a Vauxhall Astra was set on fire on Carr Road and an empty house was fired on Prince's Crescent.

A wheelie bin was set alight on Shirley Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster and a pile of rubbish was found burning on Droppingwell Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham.

Yesterday morning a Nissan Micra was torched on Stuart Street, Thurnscoe, Barnsley and on Saturday a Peugeot 207 was fired on Tickhill Street, Denaby Main, Doncaster.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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