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Car torched in Paisley as police investigate wilful fire

Car torched in Paisley as police investigate wilful fire

Glasgow Timesa day ago
Emergency services rushed to Hartfield Terrace in Paisley at around 11.35pm on July 18, following reports of a blaze.
Police have since confirmed that they believe the black Jeep Compass was set alight deliberately and have launched an investigation.
Fire crews tackled the blaze, and fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
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Detective Constable Zain Kayani said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and I am asking anyone who might have been in the area and saw something to get in touch.
'Similarly, anyone in the area with private CCTV or dash-cam footage that might have captured anything at the time is urged to contact us.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4440 of July 18. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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