Appeal following wilful fire near Strathlene, Moray
Officers are appealing for information following a gorse fire at Strathlene, between Buckie and Findochty, that happened around 8.45pm on Saturday, 6 April, 2024.
The fire was put out by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and no one was injured.
Police Constable Christopher MacKinnon said: “We are carrying out enquiries and the fire is being treated as wilful.
“Fortunately no one was injured however a large area of ground has been damaged.
“As part of our investigation we are trying to identify three male youths seen in the area around this time.
“The first is described as around 15-years-old, long curly red hair, slim build, wearing a blue jacket. The second was older than the first, tall, wearing a jacket with a blue tick. The third was smaller than the others and carrying a man-bag.
“We are also asking anyone in the area with private CCTV to check it and get in touch if there is anything that could assist with our enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3444 of Saturday, 6 April, 2024, or get in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
