Wilful fire-raising – Finella Terrace, Fintry, Dundee
Police are appealing for information after a car was deliberately set alight outside a house in the Fintry area of Dundee.
Around 1am on Sunday, 28 August, 2022, police were called after a white BMW was found to be on fire outside a house on Finella Terrace. The car has been significantly damaged and the house sustained slight damage as a result of the incident, however, no one at this point as been reported as being injured.
Detective Constable Fergus Wilson, Tayside CID, said:
“We believe the fire was set between 12.30 am and 1am. Thankfully neighbours saw the fire and emergency services were called before the fire spread further into the home.
“The motive for this attack has yet to be established and we are appealing for anyone, who has not yet come forward to police, to get in touch.
“From our enquiries so far, a man, dressed in a dark hooded top and tracksuit bottoms, is seen running from the car as it catches fire. He gets into a waiting car which is driven off at speed towards Fintry Drive.
“As you can imagine the car owner, and indeed neighbours, have been left quite shaken by what has happened and it is imperative that we catch whoever is responsible.”
Information can be passed to Police Scotland via 101. Please quote reference number 0272 of Sunday, 28 August, 2022, when calling. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
