Cops make arrest after cars torched in fire attack at Scots prison

Man arrested in connection with huge fire at Scots prison car park after cops launched major probe.

The 32-year-old was has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after six cars were set on fire at HMP Kilmarnock.

Police raced to the prison car park after the alarm was raised at around 7.25pm on Friday.

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Now officers are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.

They are also appealing to anyone who saw a black Ford Mondeo estate in the area at the time to reach out.

Police Scotland said: "Following on from our appeal after a number of vehicles were set on fire at HMP Kilmarnock on Friday, 23 April, 2021, we can confirm that a 32-year-old man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

"Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened when six cars were damaged within the prison car park around 7.25pm continue and officers are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

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"In particular, detectives are keen to speak to anyone who saw a black Ford Mondeo estate in the area at the time and anyone with dash-cam footage that might help the investigation.

"If you can help please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 3428 of Friday, 23 April, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”