Appeal following suspicious fire, Bridge of Earn

Officers are appealing for information in connection with a suspicious fire at a property in Bridge of Earn.

The incident happened around 8.40pm on Wednesday, 13 January, 2021, when a car appears to have been deliberately set on fire in Alexander Drive in the town.

A joint investigation to establish the full circumstances is being carried out by Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Detective Sergeant David Rice said: “Fortunately no one was injured but a vehicle has been destroyed, extensive damage caused to one property and serious damage to a neighbouring property.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the street, both before or after the fire, to get in touch. I am also asking anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam that may help with our enquiries to get in touch.

“If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3227 of Wednesday, 13 January, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”