A CAR was set on fire on a busy Newport street over the weekend.

The car was deliberately set alight between 1.30am and 2.15am on Saturday, October 2.

The only description given of the car is that it was a white Audi - there has been no indication which model it is.

It was parked on Chepstow Road and was adjacent to Bailey Crescent.

No one was injured.

Gwent Police are appealing for more information and urge anybody who knows anything about the suspected arson to get in touch.

To get in touch with Gwent Police regarding this, call 101 or message Gwent Police on Facebook or Twitter, quoting the reference number 2100346432.

If you would like to preserve your anonymity, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police statement in full

"We’re investigating a fire where a car was deliberately set alight in Newport.

"It happened between 1.30am – 2.15am on Saturday 2 October.

"The white Audi was parked on Chepstow Road, adjacent to Bailey Crescent.

"No-one was injured.

"If you can help call us on 101, quoting 2100346432, or you can DM us.

"You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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