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Kathleen Speirs

Police hunt firebugs after spate of deliberate blazes in Aberdeenshire

Police are hunting firebugs after a spate of deliberate blazes in Aberdeenshire.

A number of items were set alight in various locations around Peterhead in the early hours of Saturday October 31.

Infernos were started in Prince Street, Erroll Street and Drummers Coner.

Emergency services attended each of the fires. Thankfully nobody was injured as a result.

Officers are treating the incidents as suspicious, and have launched an investigation to trace the firebugs.

Detective Constable Debbie Mitchell of North East Divison CID said: "Deliberately starting fires is reckless and can have extremely serious consequences.

"We are investigating these incidents and would urge anyone who may have information to get in touch. This includes anyone who may have dashcam footage or private CCTV from the area.

"Anyone who can help our enquiries is asked to call 101, quoting incident 0560 of 31 October, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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