Appeal after car set on fire in Cumbernauld

There is an appeal for witnesses after a car was deliberately set on fire outside a house in Cumbernauld last night.

Police want to trace the driver of a red saloon car that drove into Millcroft Road at around 11:22pm on Thursday, just minutes before the blaze started.

Extensive enquiries are underway and officers are currently examining CCTV footage as well as speaking to local residents.

Detective Constable Clare Cassidy from Coatbridge CID said: “At this time it is unclear why someone who have deliberately set this vehicle on fire and officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“From our enquiries so far we have managed to establish that a red saloon car entered Millcroft Road at 2322 hours and left shortly after at 2323 hours.

“I would appeal to the driver of this car, or anyone who may have seen the car in the street around the time of the incident, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Coatbridge CID via 101. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”