Police appeal after house deliberately set on fire in Caldercruix
A family, including a young child, were in the house at the time
A house has been deliberately set on fire in North Lanarkshire.
It happened at around 11:30 on Monday night at a property in Caldercruix near Airdrie. A family, including a young child, were in the house at the time.
Detective Sergeant Gary Smillie, of Airdrie CID, said: “Fortunately no one was injured. This was an extremely reckless act and has left the occupants extremely distressed as well as causing damage to the property.
“We are eager to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious before and after the incident. No matter how small, please get in touch as it could help with our investigation.
“In particular we would like people to check any private CCTV they might have or dash-cam footage that may provide details that could help.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Airdrie CID on 101, quoting incident 0004 of Tuesday, 3 November, 2020, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.”
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