Appeal following two deliberate fires in Airdrie

Police in Lanarkshire are appealing for information following two separate wilful fire-raisings in Airdrie. 

The first incident happened around 2am on Monday, 15 March, 2021 where a Volvo car was set on fire at an address on Cambridge Crescent, Airdrie. The fire then spread to a second car, an Audi TT, before the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished both vehicles safely. There were no injuries.

Both suspects are described as men and were wearing grey tracksuits.

A second incident took place around 2.30am on Monday, 15 March, 2021 where an Audi Q3 car was set slight at an address on Ballochnie Drive, Airdrie. The fire was extinguished safely and there were no injuries.

Officers do not believe that these incidents are linked at this time.

Detective Constable Katie Goldie, of Lanarkshire Division CID, said: “Thankfully there has been no injuries as a result of this reckless behaviour.

“Although this happened early in the morning, we are asking if anyone has any information surrounding each of these incidents to get in contact with police.

“If you were in the area at the time and noticed anyone acting suspicious, please get in touch with officers.

“Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 0220 of Monday, 15 March, 2021.”