Officers ramp up investigations into potentially linked fires in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Detectives investigating a number of fires around Glasgow and Edinburgh since March think they could be linked.

They've visited over 100 properties and seized over 700 hours of CCTV footage and recovered a stolen vehicle.

Officers want to speak to anyone with information after a house was deliberately set on fire in Cortmalaw Gardens, Glasgow on Thursday, 3 April, 2025.

Extensive enquiries are also ongoing into wilful fire-raisings at four other properties across the city.

• Premises in Milton Road, Kirkintilloch on Friday, 4 April, 2025

• Properties in Gala Street and Ashgill Road, Glasgow on Monday, 7 April, 2025

• Property in Meadow Court, Stepps, on Monday, 7 April, 2025

• Premises in Wellington Road, Bishopbriggs on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025

A team of detectives are investigating these incidents and a number of reports of discharges of firearms and fire-raising in the East of the country, which are all being treated as potentially linked.

Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: "It is vital that we trace whoever is responsible for these reckless acts as soon as possible.

"While we believe these to be targeted attacks, the consequences could have been far more serious and I want to make it clear this behaviour will not be tolerated.

"I would urge anyone with information about any of these incidents to please get in touch.

"We would also be keen to speak to anyone with dash-cam, doorbell footage or personal footage, from the areas where these incidents have taken place.

"Significant enquiries are ongoing in relation to all of these incidents, and we are utilising all available resources to identify those responsible and bring them to justice."

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