Valletta residents in fear after series of car fires
Valletta residents are becoming increasingly worried about their safety and their property after a series of car fires in different parts of the capital city.
“A lot of people are terrorised,” Valletta mayor Alfred Zammit told Times of Malta.
“This is a situation where everyone is wondering who could be next. It could have affected anyone,” he said, adding that each of the fires could have had tragic consequences.
Community group Valletta Residents Revival said the situation came to a head a few weeks ago when three separate incidents were reported within days of each other.
“Residents are becoming increasingly wary of the spate of arson attacks on private vehicles in various areas around Valletta,” the group said in a statement.
“We have reached a stage where every day, one hopes to find his car still intact, a situation which is highly nerve-racking.
“As residents, we would like to voice our concern to the respective authorities and we expect feedback from the police with regard to any investigation that could be ongoing.”
A police spokesperson was able to confirm a number of fires which took place between July 27 and August 9.
The first occurred on St Sebastian Street, the...