Man, 25, charged following fire at Peterhead property

The incident happened on the town's Kirk Street last month.

Author: Vanessa WalkerPublished 9th Aug 2024

A man is due to appear in court after a "wilful" fire at a property in Peterhead last month.

Emergency services were called to Kirk Street on Sunday 7 July.

Now, a 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Monday 12 August.

Detective Sergeant Richard Cooper said: “I would like to thank the public with their assistance following our appeal for information regarding this wilful fire-raising.”

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