Wilful fire-raising – Charleston Drive, Menzieshill, Dundee

Police are appealing for information after a car was deliberately set alight in the Menzieshill area of Dundee on Tuesday, 21 June, 2022.

Around 5.10 am, police were called to Charleston Drive after a blue Ford Fiesta was set alight outside a house. No one was in the car at the time, however, the vehicle has been extensively damaged.

Detective Constable Steve Smith, Tayside CID said:

“Whilst the motive for this fire has yet to be established we believe that it was, for whatever reason, targeted.

“Officers have been checking CCTV and from there a man is seen pouring accelerant over the vehicle before driving off in a dark coloured car. He is only described at the moment as wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information can contact police via 101 quoting reference number 0409 of Tuesday, 21 June, 2022. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Wilful fire-raising – Charleston Drive, Menzieshill, Dundee

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