Serial arsonist sought after estate attacks
A SERIAL arsonist operating in Lupset is being hunted by police.
The suspect is believed to have been responsible for torching three cars last month.
And the latest incident took place on Tuesday when a Vauxhall Astra was destroyed at about 11.30pm on Townley Road.
Police said petrol was thrown on to all three cars before they were torched.
On Saturday a Fiat Punto was also gutted by fire on Broadway at about midnight.
The first attack happened during the early hours of Sunday, June 7 when another Fiat Punto destroyed by fire on Aysgarth Drive.
PC Toni Darroch, of Wakefield Central neighbourhood police team, said "We are linking all three incidents and believe that those responsible live in the area where the crimes took place. If anyone has any information that could help us please do get in touch."
Anyone with any information should contact PC Darroch on 01924 293277 .
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