Forensics at the scene of burnt out car in Glasgow's Easterhouse
One post on social media said: "Anyone know what's happening down Auchingill? White car left on the grounds of the old Bishi primary school where the front gates used to be and forensics are on the scene.
"Areas cordoned off."
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A police cordon remains at the scene of a burnt-out car in Glasgow's Easterhouse. The white Volkswagen Golf - located at Auchingill Road just off Lochend Road - was at the centre of a police investigation this morning with forensics on the scene according to locals. Full story, visit Glasgow Times online. ♬ original sound - Glasgow Times
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(Image: Crime scene in Easterhouse.Pictures by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.)
(Image: Crime scene in Easterhouse.Pictures by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.)
(Image: Crime scene in Easterhouse.Pictures by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.)
(Image: Crime scene in Easterhouse.Pictures by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.)
Images show access to the road appears to be blocked by bollards at one end and fencing at the other.
The car looks as if it has been set on fire with police cordon in place around the area.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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