Bins set on fire next to house in Wishaw
Emergency services were called at around 5.15am this morning to Hawthorn Drive.
An investigation's underway after bins were set on fire at the side of a house in Wishaw.
Emergency services were called at around 5.15am this morning to Hawthorn Drive.
No one was injured as a result of the fire however it had caused extensive damage to the side of the house and in particular to gas pipes.
As a precautionary measure several houses in the immediate area were evacuated for a short period of time until the gas company confirmed there was no risk of a gas leak.
Detective Constable Jacqui McCann at Wishaw CID said:
"Fortunately no-one was injured as a result of this reckless act however a number of people had to leave their homes in the early hours which must have been distressing for them.
"I appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Hawthorn Drive around 5 am on Saturday 12 October 2019 and may have seen a person or persons or any vehicles acting suspiciously to contact police immediately.
"Anyone with information should contact Wishaw CID via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 0877 of 12 October 2019."
Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
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