Taxi firm targeted in string of car fires

A taxi firm has been targeted is a sting of fires in the early hours of Monday morning.

Three cars used for advertising were set a alight between between midnight and 1am in the Cambuslang, Castlemilk and Rutherglen areas.

The first car was set alight in the Whitlawburn area near to Western Road in Cambuslang. The second incident occurred in East Kilbride Road, near Bradda Avenue, Rutherglen. The third car was set on fire in Castlemilk Road near the Croft Pub. No-one was in any of the cars as they are used for advertising purposes.

Officers continue to carry out door-to-door enquiries and are checking CCTV images for any additional information.

Detective Constable Paul Galligan said:

“These vehicles are used to advertise a taxi firm and we believe they have been specifically targeted. However, the reason why they have been targeted is unknown. We need to establish exactly what has happened and why.

"I am appealing to local people in these areas to think back and consider if they noticed anything a little odd or suspicious. Any small detail could assist us in establishing why this has happened and lead us to tracing whoever is responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers at Cambuslang Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 0119 of 14 May 2018. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.