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Christina O'Neill

Car torched in Cumbernauld as police probe wilful fire-raising

Detectives are appealing for information after a car was set alight in Cumbernauld.

A red Audi A3 was deliberately set on fire while in a driveway in Nairn Way, Westerwood at around 1am on Thursday February 27.

The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service .

No-one was injured. A second vehicle was also damaged.

The fire is now being treated as wilful and is being investigated by Coatbridge CID.

Detective Constable David Williamson said: “Deliberately starting fires is a reckless act and we are appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch.

“Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, witnessed the incident, who has dashcam footage or private CCTV is asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0148 of 27 February. Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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