Police appeal as youths seen fleeing scene of fire in Forfar

Officer are investigating an incident of wilful fire-raising in Forfar after a disused stables was burnt to the ground

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 16th Jun 2022

Police are investigating wilful fire-raising in Forfar after a disused stables was burnt to the ground.

It happened in a field near Forfar Cemetery on Thursday 9th of June, and witnesses have described seeing young people running from the building.

It's believed to have happened some time between 2pm and 4pm, and officers are asking the public for any information.

A Police spokesperson said: "If you have any information that could assist us, or if your son or daughter came home that day with clothing smelling of smoke or accelerant chemicals, please let us know and call 101 or speak to any police officer."

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