A MAN has been arrested in relation to a spate of arson attacks that took place in Barry.

The famous seaside town was rocked and looked as though it had been placed into pandemonium after five car fires were started in the space of three hours on Tuesday, July 16.

New images on social media show a van having been set on fire this weekend, Saturday July 20.

Now South Wales Police say they have arrested a 47-year-old local man on suspicion of arson. 

The man has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

There was another attack over the weekendThere was another attack over the weekend. Picture by Nicole Deol

Barry in pandemonium after series of shocking car fires across town

Police have confirmed the series of arson incidents in Barry are linked.

Shocking footage of the incidents online shows a firefighter trying to tackle a blaze on a campervan before jumping back as it exploded.

Other footage shows car fires in various areas of Barry.

Police confirmed in a statement on Wednesday, July 18, the location of some of those fires which included Holton Road, Coldbrook Road East and Tensing Terrace.

Shocking images of arson incidents in town on July 16Shocking images of arson incidents in town on July 16 (Image: Amber Afraoui)

Five vehicles were set on fire on July 16Five vehicles were set on fire on July 16 (Image: Harrison Keene)

One social media user said on the incident: “This is pure selfish! People’s personal belongings, but more than likely something they've clearly worked so hard for. Sad!”

Another social media user simply asked the question: “What is going on in Barry tonight?”

Previously, a South Wales Police spokesperson told Barry and District News: “We are continuing to investigate the incidents which we can confirm are being linked.

“There have been no further incidents since and anybody who has information or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is urged to make contact.”

People in the town were shocked on social mediaPeople in the town were shocked on social media (Image: Lana Birch)

Some of where the incidents occurredSome of where the incidents occurred (Image: Google Maps)

In their original statement, issued on Wednesday, July 17, South Wales Police said: “We are investigating a series of arsons in Barry.

“Five vehicle fires were reported between approximately 8pm and 11pm last night (Tuesday, July 16) in several streets including Tensing Terrace, Holton Road, and Coldbrook Road East.

“We are appealing to the public for any information or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation.

“Please contact us quoting reference 2400237149.”