Arson at children's play area, Panteg Terrace, in Newbridge

On Saturday (December 19) at 7.50pm South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the children’s play area, Panteg Terrace, in Newbridge.

A fire has been lit in the children’s play area, causing significant damage which will reportedly cost between £15,000 and £20,000 to replace and repair.

Due to this the playground has been cordoned off until further notice, with the incident under investigation.

A spokesman for Caerphilly County Borough Council said: “Please help us catch those individuals responsible for this abhorrent act of arson.”

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Gwent Police on 101 or via their website at https://www.gwent.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/

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