Police linking further car fires to arson attack in Fishponds
Family forced to flee their home say they've been 'deeply impacted' by the 'mindless act of violence'
Last updated 26th Sep 2025
A family forced to flee their home in a suspected arson attack in Bristol say they have been 'deeply impacted' by a 'mindless act of violence'.
They have issued a statement as police link further incidents in the Fishponds area to the fire that destroyed their house last month.
Avon & Somerset Police have also issued new CCTV footage in an attempt to further their investigation.
The home on Oldbury Court Road was destroyed by fire at about 3.20am on Saturday 30 August, after a car parked outside was set alight.
Three young children were among those asleep inside. While everyone escaped, the house is now uninhabitable.
The family have now asked for privacy, but have issued this statement:
"This mindless act of violence, has not only deeply impacted my family physically but emotionally. The support or our family, friends and community have allowed us to soldier on. We would like to thank the fire department and police for their efforts."
Among other recent incidents being linked by police, another car was set on fire in Oldbury Court Road overnight between Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th this week.
Emergency services were called just after 3.30am on Thursday and Avon Fire & Rescue Service say the fire was deliberate.
A car was also set on fire in Grove Road, Fishponds, at about 2am on Wednesday (23rd). This time the blaze spread to a second vehicle and damaged the front door of a nearby house.
Neighbourhood Inspector Luke Keenan said: "We understand and share people's concerns, and the neighbourhood team has been supporting the investigation team with local enquiries as well as attending community meetings to discuss this and other issues. If you have any information or footage which you haven't yet shared with us, please do get in touch."
Police are keen to identify a man, seen on CCTV in the early hours of Sunday 6 July in the area of River View, where several vehicles' tyres were damaged.
He's described as a young white man, who appears to have a distinctive walk.
Officers would also like to trace a man seen on CCTV in Fishponds Road and Oldbury Court Road in the early hours of Wednesday 27 August.
Another clip from about 2.30am on 30 August shows a similarly dressed person.
Police say they would like to hear from the person or people in the footage, or from anyone who recognises him or them.