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Edel Kenealy

Police appeal for information after Rutherglen fire

Detectives are appealing for information after a deliberate fire in Rutherglen.

The blaze broke out in the common close of a block of flats on Kirkmuir Drive at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, May 22.

Emergency services attended and a number of nearby residents had to be evacuated.

Following a joint investigation between police and fire services, the incident is being treated as wilful.

Detective Constable Chris McLaughlin from Cambuslang CID said: “This was a reckless and dangerous act and thankfully nobody was injured, but it is vital that we trace the person or persons responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity on Wednesday night, and noticed anything at all suspicious, to please come forward.

“I’d also urge any motorists with dash-cams to check their footage in case they have captured anything which may be of significance.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101, quoting incident number 4217 of Wednesday 22 May 2019. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”

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