RESIDENTS are demanding that a van torched in an arson attack is removed.

A white Ford Transit van went up in a blazing "inferno" over the weekend.

However, the charred wreckage still sits in a cutaway off Aldermoor Road.

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According to residents, the van was dumped more than "three-weeks-ago".

It had been "slowly dismantled" and raided for parts.

At around 10.30pm on Saturday, residents reported hearing explosions after the van was set alight in a suspected arson attack.

One woman who wishes to remain unnamed said: "The van was dumped there and has been visible to everyone for the past three weeks.

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"Every day I have seen youths kicking, punching and smashing up the van and now this has happened it's disgusting.

The woman praised the "brilliant fire service" for putting out the fires of "irresponsible teenagers who have nothing better to do with their time".

She added: "There were three small explosions. Luckily no one was seriously hurt."

Residents are now calling on Southampton City Council to move the van.

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A police spokesperson said: "The Fire Service called us at 10.30pm last night (September 26) reporting a vehicle fire in Aldermoor Road, close to the junction of Upper Brown Hill Road.

"Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) dealt with the fire. It’s been recorded as arson and the matter has been filed pending any further information coming to light."

Anyone with information urged to call police on 101 quoting 44200374526

The Daily Echo has contacted the city council for comment.