This is the shocking moment some attempted to torch a burger van in Abergavenny .
Footage has emerged of somebody lighting and throwing something towards the vehicle, before the scene bursts in to flames.
The van, which belongs to 55-year-old Scott Welch, was parked outside the Aldi car park on Mill Street, when someone tried to "petrol bomb" the vehicle, at around 10pm on Tuesday, April 16.
Gwent Police officers and South Wales Fire and Rescue attended the scene of the blaze.
Mr Welch, who runs Scott's Snacks, said: "It was a miracle that the petrol bombs didn’t quite hit the target and the fire was extinguished before any damage was caused."
He confirmed that the fire on the van was put out before any serious damage was caused and it's believed there was some damage to a nearby fence.
Mr Welch added: "I just feel hurt by the fact that I have been subjected to this mindless arson attack.
"It’s a miracle that more damage wasn’t caused to my and other businesses. Some nights I am in the van stocking up and with the speed of the attack, I could have been in the van at the time of the explosion.
"I just hope that the police will investigate this crime and bring the culprit to justice."
The police are now appealing for information.
A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "At approximately 10.15pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Gwent Police received a report of a vehicle fire on Mill Street, Abergavenny.
"Officers along with colleagues from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
"We are currently treating the fire a suspicious and enquiries are ongoing."
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Officers are asking that anyone with any information to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 544 16/04/19 or direct message them on Facebook or Twitter.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
