Investigation underway after two flats torched in Glasgow
police and fire service say the properties above the Maryhill Tavern deliberately set on fire in the early hours
Detectives and the fire service are investigating after two flats have been torched in Glasgow.
Emergency services were called to the Maryhill Tavern on Maryhill Road at around 0530 hours this morning.
The blaze was found within a common close inside the block.
Police say no one was injured or evacuated as a result as the flats are not currently in use.
Following a joint investigation between the police and fire services the incident is being treated as wilful.
Detective Constable Geraldine Josey from Maryhill CID said:
“This was a deliberate and dangerous act which has caused significant damage to the flats above the Maryhill Tavern. The roof of the pub has also been damaged. The cost of damages is still to be estimated following this incident.
“The house is in the middle of a residential area of Maryhill and is overlooked by several flats and other properties across the road and further up Duncruin Street.
“It did happen during in the early hours of this morning but I would appeal to anyone who was awake around that time and may have seen anything suspicious to get in touch. You may have heard a disturbance, or witnessed an individual acting suspiciously or running away from the area.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Maryhill CID via 101 or alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given anonymously.”