Terrifying video shows vandals 'petrol bombing' cars on 'lawless' Walsall street

Police have installed a camera in the area in response to the trouble, in which six cars on The Broadway have been set alight in four separate incidents over a nine-day period.

One clip shows two men getting out of a car and approaching a white Mercedes which goes up in flames seconds later.

In other footage, flames and plumes of smoke can be seen billowing out of another car after it had been set alight, with a firefighter trying to control the blaze.

Further footage from the dramatic aftermath of one of the arson attacks, shows plumes of smoke billowing into the air firefighter attempt to tackle the furious orange flames.

The footage has been shared by Bearded Broz, a Facebook community group, which has also included photos of the burnt out remains of other cars left on people's driveways.

The spate of car fires, has led the group to brand the area 'lawless Walsall', and is appealing for information to help find the suspects.

West Midlands Police has said it has now stepped up patrols and installed a camera in the area in response to the attacks.

A spokeswoman said: "We're investigating after a number of cars were damaged in suspected arson attacks on the Broadway, Walsall.

"We've received four separate reports - relating to six vehicles - overnight between 26 June and 4 July.

"We've stepped up patrols in the area and also ensured a camera has been installed in the area. CCTV and other enquiries are being carried out and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website."

A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman added: "In the last few weeks we've attended six cars on fire in The Broadway area of Walsall.

"All are being investigated as arson by the police.

"The fires were extinguished by firefighters from Walsall fire station and happened late at night or in the early hours."