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Kaitlin Easton

Three cars deliberately torched in Scots town as cops launch probe

Cops have launched a probe after three cars were deliberately set alight at the weekend.

Emergency services raced to Old Town in Broxburn around 12.40am on Sunday to reports of numerous vehicles on fire.

Three cars, a silver Mercedes, a Nissan Micra and a Vauxhall Corsa were destroyed as a result of the blaze.

Cops are appealing for information following the incident and are currently treating the fire as suspicious.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident and extinguished the fires safely.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Officers are keen to trace two men seen in the area around the time.

The first is described as being in his late 40s to early 50s with short grey hair.

The second is described as being of a similar age and possibly wearing glasses.

Detective Constable Laura Hanlon said: “Thankfully no-one was injured as a result of this incident.

“I am appealing for anyone who noticed anyone acting suspicious in the area or anything they think may assist to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone with dashcam footage that could be of assistance to contact us.”

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 0227 of 18 July, 2021.

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