Scots property set on fire as cops appeal for information
Around 11.25pm on Saturday, emergency services received a report of a fire at a property in the Kilbarchan Road area of Bridge of Weir
Police are appealing for witnesses after a wilful fire raising in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire.
Around 11.25pm on Saturday, emergency services received a report of a fire at a property in the Kilbarchan Road area.
The fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart, of Paisley CID said, 'The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries.'
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'I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it , as it may have captured something that can assist our enquiries'.
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
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