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Tara Fitzpatrick

CCTV of man released in connection with firebomb attack on Tory councillor's home

Images of a man police are searching for in connection with a fire attack on Councillor Graeme Campbell's Strathaven home have been released to the public.

Police believe the man may have information which could help with the ongoing investigation into what caused the Lanarkshire fire, which occurred shortly after midnight on June 19 in the Fortrose Gardens area of Strathaven.

CCTV images show the man police wish to speak with. Anyone with information on the man is urged to contact officers.

A house in Strathaven owned by South Lanarkshire councillor Graeme Campbell has been fire bombed again (Sunday Mail)

We previously told how police believed the attacker to be have been badly hurt in the fire.

CCTV recovered by firefighters as they battled the blaze shows the petrol bomber set himself on fire in a way that would have caused serious burns.

DCI Martin McGhee said: “Our enquiries have been ongoing since this incident occurred and as part of our investigation we are releasing CCTV images of a man we wish to speak to.

“I’d ask the person himself or anyone who recognises him and who can help us identify him, to contact officers.”

Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 0090 of 19 June. An anonymous report can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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