Three cars torched at Edinburgh premises

Police are appealing for witnesses

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 11th Sep 2024

A police investigation's been launched after three cars were torched on a quiet Edinburgh street.

A black Vauxhall Crossland, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white Vauxhall Corsa were on fire at a premises on St Clair Street, near Easter Road, around 11.35pm on Monday.

The fires were extinguished by the Scottish fire and Rescue Service and there were no reports of any injuries.

Detective Constable Kirsten Luke said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with any information to contact us.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything around this time or who may have dash cam footage which could assist us to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 4241 of 9 September, 2024.

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