Second suspected arson attack at Cardiff nature park in a number of months

A bird hide has been destroyed in another suspected arson attack at a Cardiff nature park.

The bird hide was the only one that remained at Forest Farm in Whitchurch after a similar attack in June.

During that attack, one hide and shed that stored equipment for the wildlife charity were completely destroyed.

Thousands of pounds worth of tools were lost, as well as sentimental memorabilia and documents belonging to the 40-year-old charity, Cardiff Conservation Volunteers.

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The latest attack happened in the early hours of Sunday, October 3, and the hide was still smoking at lunchtime.

A post from the charity said: "Very sad to report that the remaining wooden hide — hide 2, at the wetlands — was destroyed overnight, in another arson attack."

This was the scene on Sunday:

The aftermath of the attack (Submitted)

The damage left after the attack on Sunday (Submitted)

This was the scene after the arson attack in June:

(Ruth Giblett)

(Ruth Giblett)

Supporters of the charity were angry about the latest incident.

One said: "Oh no, not again. The police have to do something. This place is such a haven for animals and people, so much time and effort is put into improving it and mindless idiots do this."

Another said: "So very sorry to see this, can't understand the mentality of some people, sickening."

The hides were also targeted in 2019 as a bird hide was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

South Wales Police say that the incident has been reported and they are investigating.

A spokeswoman said: "The damage on Saturday night was reported at 9am on Sunday morning but unfortunately there is no CCTV, no witnesses, and no items have been left at the scene which would help identify those responsible.

"In relation to the similar incident in June, CCTV from a nearby building showed the fire starting at 1am but no people could be seen in the footage.

"It is a real shame that once again vandals have targeted such a lovely community facility.

"We urge the community to be our eyes and ears and report any suspicious individuals in the area by calling 999."

Anyone with information on this recent incident is asked to contact us quoting occurrence number 2100347411.

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