A DRAMATIC video taken in the carpark at Rolls Royce shows the extensive damage to a number of community transports vans that were set alight in an arson attack at the weekend.

The video shows thirteen minibuses that are used to transport disabled children and elderly people targeted in an arson attack that saw 23 vehicles deliberately set on fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Twenty-three vehicles in the Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke, Patchway and Stoke Gifford areas including a number parked in Rolls Royce carpark in Filton were destroyed after being set on fire between 1am and 4.40am.

More than half of the vehicles were minibuses which belonged to Four Towns and Vale transport.

Four Town and Vale transport have confirmed only one vehicle will be salvageable following the fires.

Avon and Somerset police have appealed to local people to check their CCTV footage for two suspicious people.

Detective Inspector Will Thorpe said: “We’re carrying out a thorough investigation into this series which has not only destroyed tens of thousands of pounds worth of vehicles but has left a charity unable to provide vital support to those in the local community.

“Officers have carried out a number of house to house enquiries already and have also gathered CCTV from the area which appears to be of significance.

“While we remain in the early stage of our inquiry, an initial review of the footage suggests two people were responsible for the attacks.

“A number of people have already contacted us with information following yesterday’s public appeal and we’re really grateful for the support.

“But we’re still keen to hear from local residents – particularly those in the Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford areas – who have CCTV, door camera or dash cam footage which captured two people together between 1am and 4.40am.

“If residents with cameras could review their footage and contact us on 101 if they see anything suspicious, it could prove to be crucial to our investigation.”

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222078490.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.