Car driven at Airdrie house and set on fire

Detectives are appealing for information after a car was driven at a house in Airdrie before being set on fire on Wednesday.

Around 00.10am the blue saloon car was deliberately reversed into the gate and wall of the house in Forrest Street.

The occupants got out and appear to have set the car on fire before making off from the scene in another car, which was last seen being driven towards the roundabout at Carlisle Road.

No-one was injured however, the gate and surrounding wall were damaged.

Detective Constable Ben Simpson of Coatbridge CID, the officer in charge of the enquiry, said:

"Officers are reviewing CCTV footage to help identify those involved. I am also appealing for anyone who was in the area and who may have filmed the incident on their mobile phone or captured it on their vehicle's dashcam to get in touch.

"If you have information about who may have been involved in the incident please contact Police Scotland via 101. Incident number 0019 of 14/11/2018 refers. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."