Investigation launched after multiple deliberate fires in Glasgow

An investigation has been launched following a series of fires at telecommunications sites in Glasgow.

A fibre underground chamber in Threestone Hill and a copper cabling underground chamber in Croftspar Drive at Springboig Avenue have been damaged, after police say someone deliberately set the premises alight.

Officers say the incidents happened between midnight on Thursday 23 April and 1am on Friday 24 April. The chamber at Croftspar Drive was set alight again between 2am on Friday 24 April and 8am on Saturday 25 April.

Detective Sergeant Lisa MacDonald said : ‘We believe these three incident are linked. Neither of these chambers are 5G sites. Not only is fire-raising dangerous, this has caused severe disruption to several hundred businesses and home customers, who during these challenging times will be relying on virtual technology and the phone to keep in contact with customers, family and friends.

‘Anyone who knows who is responsible, should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting 0726 of 24 April.’