Couple escape fire attack on Cumbernauld flat
Police say the incident on Saturday night could have been very dangerous
Police in Cumbernauld are investigating after a bottle containing flammable liquid was thrown at the door of a top floor flat in an attack while people were inside.
A 36-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, who were inside the flat, were not injured in the incident on Medlar Road at around 8.25pm on Saturday.
The fire did not take hold but police said if it had it could have been "very dangerous'' for those who live in the building.
Officers are treating the incident as attempted wilful fire-raising and appealed for information.
Detective Constable Craig Jeffrey, of Coatbridge CID, said: "Thankfully the fire didn't take hold and no one was injured but if it had, this is the only way out of the flat and so could have been very dangerous for the family who live there and indeed those who live in the close.
"At the moment we don't know the motive behind this attack but would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area between 8pm and 9pm, and who saw someone run from the flats, or who was maybe hanging about the area, to get in touch.
"From enquires so far, a man, described as being dressed in dark clothing was seen loitering about the close and then was seen to run off shortly afterwards.''
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatbridge CID via 101 quoting reference number 3990 of Saturday February 6 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained
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