Suspected arsons could be linked - police

A series of suspected arson attacks in Sheffield over the last three days may be linked, police have said.

One of the incidents involved a bin fire that spread to a property in Tynker Avenue just before 04:00 GMT on Sunday, while a caravan fire spread to an adjacent property in Bramshill Close at about 05:45 GMT the same morning, according to South Yorkshire Police.

A third fire was reported in Meadow Gate Avenue at about 02:00 GMT on Tuesday and involved a wheelie bin fire spreading to two cars, a Land Rover Defender and a Porsche Taycan, as well as to a nearby property.

No injuries were reported but officers believed all the fires had been started deliberately, a force spokesperson said.

"It is believed the three incidents may be linked and officers are following several lines of inquiry to establish the circumstances and find those responsible," they added.

Anyone who may have witnessed these incidents, or who had relevant information that could help police in their investigation, was asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.

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