Appeal after deliberate blaze at flats in Lennoxtown

Officers were called to a report of a fire at a top floor property at School Lane.

Emergency services attended and all residents were evacuated.

Extensive damage was caused to all four flats.

Following a joint investigation between police and fire services, the incident is being treated as wilful.

Detective Inspector David Patrick from Kirkintilloch CID said: “This was a very serious fire, and thankfully nobody was injured, due to the quick actions of a neighbour who saw what was happening and alerted emergency services.

“Extensive enquiries are underway and we are appealing for anyone who was in the surrounding area in the early hours of this morning, and noticed anyone acting suspiciously, to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Kirkintilloch CID via 101 and quote incident number 0044. Alternatively, you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”