Police are probing a ‘deliberate’ fire attack on a home in West Lothian after a garden shed was set alight in an overnight blaze.
Crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue service rushed to the scene at Marches Drive in Armadale following a series of calls from frantic neighbours.
Officers also attended the incident shortly after 1:40am on Sunday morning amid concerns over the nature of the blaze.
It later emerged a shed in the garden of one property had been targeted during the attack, with police treating it as deliberate.
No one was injured as a result of the incident but local officers have now asked for the public’s help in tracing those responsible.
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Detective Sergeant John Bowerbank said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch.
“If you saw anything suspicious around the area in the early hours of Sunday or may have dashcam or private CCTV then please get in touch.”
DS Bowerbank added: “Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 0566 of 24 October, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
