
Police patrol Aberdeen after 'targeted and linked' weekend fires
Three of the fires happened between 23:00 on Friday and 04:00 on Saturday. A doorway was set on fire on Cummings Park Crescent, there was a shed fire at Provost Rust Drive, and there was a further small blaze at a property on Birkhall Parade.At 03:00 on Sunday a fourth fire was started on Provost Rust Drive.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) quickly put out the fires. Police Scotland said inquiries were being carried out into the incidents and asked anyone who may have seen anything to get in touch.Det Sgt Niall Mullen said: "Thankfully, no one was harmed as a result of these fires. However, these were reckless acts. "We believe these fires were targeted and are all linked. There is no further risk to the wider public."He added: "Dedicated patrols will remain in these areas throughout the coming days and nights."
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