Police investigate Bangor attempted arson after firebomb thrown into car park

Police are investigating an attempted arson in Bangor after a firebomb was thrown onto a car park.

The incident took place at around 11.15pm last Monday (April 1st) when a small fire occurred in between two cars parked in a car park near Glynne Road.

It is believed that a small glass bottle filled with an accelerant was thrown into the car park, causing the fire.

North Wales Police said: “We’re appealing for anyone who was travelling along Friars Road, Friars Avenue or Orme Road between 11-11.30pm and may have dashcam or private cctv footage to contact us.

“We’re also appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a person running in the area wearing a coat with the hood up and wearing dark trainers with white soles to contact us.

“Anyone with information that could assist our enquiries should contact police via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 24000304161.”