Police release image of man in connection with deliberate flat fire in Edinburgh city centre

The building on Earl Street went up in flames on the evening of 19 September at around 8:45pm

Officers believe that the male shown in the image may have information that could assist them
Author: Paul ReillyPublished 1st Oct 2024

Police Scotland has released a CCTV image of a man they are looking for in connection with a deliberate fire at a flat in Edinburgh city centre last month.

The building on Earl Street went up in flames on the evening of 19 September at around 8:45pm.

It was reported fire crews rescued five tenants from the Lothian Road premises.

Officers believe that the male shown in the image (above) may have information that could assist them

Officers believe that the male shown in the image (above) may have information that could assist them and would ask him or any members of the public who recognise him to contact police.

Detective Constable Russell Muir said “I would urge the male pictured or anyone who has information relating to him to contact police”.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3795 of 19 September 2024. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed anonymously.

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