A new build housing development has been set on fire in Livingston, causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Police in West Lothian are investigating after a property at the Bellway development on Houstoun Road, Eliburn, was set alight at around 5pm on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to attend the Silverwood development and fire crews worked to put out the blaze. Nobody was injured although significant damage was caused to one property.
The development, which has just been launched, is made up of three and four bedroom homes priced at between £242,995 and £302,995.
Detective Constable John Irvine, of Livingston CID, said: “Thankfully no one was injured but damage amounting to tens of thousands of pounds was caused to a property.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious before or after the incident to get in touch.
"If you have information please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2707 of Thursday, 23 April, or contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
