Detectives treat fire in Coatbridge as suspicious
fire crews called to a blaze in Main Street last night which spread to a number of commercial premises
Detectives are appealing for information following a suspicious fire which damaged a number of commercial properties in Coatbridge,
Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze last night at around 23:30 hrs in a disused building on Main Street which spread to other buildings damaging at least seven of them.
Police say they are treating it as deliberate and they're carrying out door-to-door enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Peter Lennon said:
“We are in the process of gathering CCTV images for any additional information which could assist us. If you were in the area of Main Street last night between 1030-1130pm, please think back and consider if you noticed anything unusual or suspicious.
"Did you see anyone hanging around outside these properties, did you notice anyone running away? Several buildings have been badly damaged resulting in businesses not being able to open up and operate normally. I am appealing for anyone with any information, no matter how small it may seem, to get in touch with us and pass it on.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact CID officers at Coatbridge Police Office via 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can pass your information on anonymously.