Detectives investigate Dumbarton quarry fire

Detectives are appealing for information after a high-value piece of drilling machinery was deliberately set on fire within Dumbuck Quarry, Dumbarton, on Sunday 11th June 2017.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene around 1755 hours where a heavy duty piece of plant equipment was discovered alight at the back of the quarry.

Following a joint investigation between police and fire services the incident is being treated as wilful.

Enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detective Sergeant Gerald Shovlin from Clydebank CID said: “A very expensive piece of machinery, worth more than £250,000, has been destroyed as a result of this reckless act and it is vital that we trace whoever is responsible.

“There are several hill tracks that look down over the quarry and I would appeal to anyone who may have been walking in the area on Sunday evening to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Clydebank CID via 101 and quote incident number 3412 of Sunday 11th June 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.