Appeal for information following suspicious Helensburgh fire
Officers believe the fire at an old school building was started deliberately
Last updated 13th Apr 2022
Police are appealing for information about the cause of a fire which broke out in a derelict building at Hermitage Primary School in Helensburgh early on Monday morning.
It happened around 5.15am on 12th April in the old annexe building in East Argyle Street.
Emergency services attended and officers believe the fire was started deliberately.
No-one was injured and the building has been extensively damaged in the fire.
An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the fire.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to contact them.
Did you see anyone acting strangely or did you see anyone hanging around outside the building?
Any small piece of information could assist police in their enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0362 of 12 April, 2022. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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