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Cops continue probe after two cars torched in driveways of sleepy East Kilbride street

Police are continuing their investigations after two cars were torched in their driveways in East Kilbride in the early hours of Thursday morning.

And specialist officers say they are still desperate to find the men – seen fleeing the scene in a silver car – they believe are responsible.

The News told you on line on Thursday how emergency services were called to the scene of the incident in the Stewartfield area just after 12.30am that morning.

Police say residents were woken to find the two cars, parked in driveways in Mackenzie Gardens, were ablaze. Firefighters raced to exitnguish the flame, but both cars were “totally destroyed”.

Initial investigations from police point to the fires being set deliberately.

Detective Sergeant Craig Melrose said: “This was an extremely dangerous act which could have had very serious consequences. 

“We are carrying our door to door enquiries and CCTV in the area is being reviewed.  We are keen to trace the occupants of a silver coloured car which was seen driving into Mackenzie Gardens around this time, which had at least two occupants. 

“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious around this time to get in touch with us. 

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“I would also ask for anyone driving in this area in a vehicle fitted with a dash-cam device around this time to check their device to see if it holds any footage which might assist in the investigation.” 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101.

Information can also be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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