Investigation into a wilful fire-raising in Dumbarton

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a suspicious fire in Dumbarton.

Around 11.25pm on Tuesday, 31 May, 2022, police received a report of a fire in Cumbrae Crescent North in Dumbarton.

Emergency services attended and found a mattress within a close which had been set on fire.

No-one was injured in the incident, however, police are treating the fire as wilful.

Detective Constable Angela Tipping said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard something suspicious to get in touch with any information they may have. Thankfully, no-one was injured but it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3991. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.

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Investigation into a wilful fire-raising in Dumbarton

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