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Edinburgh Live
28-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Terrifying moment West Lothian family car torched as 'young boy sleeps upstairs'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The horrifying moment a car was torched outside a family home in West Lothian was captured on CCTV. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, on Kingfisher Brae in Livingston. On May 28, police were called to the home after mum Claire Campbell took her son, who is eight-years-old, into the garden. Speaking to the Daily Record, Claire said her son woke up as the two individuals poured petrol on the car and set it alight. In the can be heard shouting "Dad, your car is on fire" in terrifying footage shared by the Daily Record that captured the incident at around 1am. Claire said: "I've lived here in this house for eight years and never any bother or trouble. "Luckily I was awake, watching TV in my bedroom and my window was open or it would have been a lot worse. I had to take my eight-year-old son into the garden at 1am because we were instructed to do so by the fire brigade in case the car blew up, and he was terrified. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "I've no idea why they would do this. Maybe they targeted the car because it was white and the damage would look worse." The clip shows the pair outside the property, at the rear of the white BMW, throwing liquid on the vehicle. Seconds later flames engulf the back of the car as the thugs scarper from the scene. Police say one was wearing a grey, white and black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers. The other man was wearing a black balaclava, a blue hooded top with white stripes down the arms, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers with white sole. Another video shows two fire appliances on the street, with a number of officers outside the vehicles. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comment. Claire said two police vans were also scrambled to the area following the incident. It comes as cops also said the incident comes after another white car was targeted in the area at the weekend. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Just after midnight on Sunday May, 25, a white Ford Fiesta Zetec was set alight in Ladeside Avenue, Blackburn. A man described as being of average height, of medium build, wearing a balaclava, grey Berghaus jacket and matching bottoms was seen in the area. Detective Inspector John Irvine said: "Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us. "I would also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0215 of 28 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111." It's understood that neither of the incidents are related to gang violence which has swept the country in recent weeks.
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Daily Record
Balaclava thugs torch BMW in driveway of Scots family home
An eight-year-old boy was asleep inside the property at the time thugs two yobs splashed petrol over the car before setting it alight. This is the moment two thugs torched a car outside a Scots family home while a young boy slept inside. Cops were alerted to the incident at Kingfisher Brae in Livingston in the early hours of Wednesday, May 28. Speaking to the Record, homeowner Claire Campbell said her son woke up as the two yobs splashed petrol over the car before setting it alight. She can be heard shouting "Dad, your car is on fire" in terrifying footage that captured the incident at around 1am. Claire said: "I've lived here in this house for eight years and never any bother or trouble. "Luckily I was awake, watching TV in my bedroom and my window was open or it would have been a lot worse. "I had to take my eight-year-old son into the garden at 1am because we were instructed to do so by the fire brigade in case the car blew up, and he was terrified. "I've no idea why they would do this. Maybe they targeted the car because it was white and the damage would look worse." The clip shows the pair outside the property, at the rear of the white BMW, throwing liquid on the vehicle. Seconds later flames engulf the back of the car as the thugs scarper from the scene. Police say one was wearing a grey, white and black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers. The other man was wearing a black balaclava, a blue hooded top with white stripes down the arms, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers with white sole. Another video shows two fire appliances on the street, with a number of officers outside the vehicles. Claire said two police vans were also scrambled to the area following the incident. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 1.13am on Wednesday, 28 May to reports of a vehicle fire in Livingston. "Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances to the town's Kingfisher Brae, where firefighters extinguished the fire and worked to make the area safe before leaving the scene." It comes as cops also said the incident comes after another white car was targeted in the area at the weekend. Just after midnight on Sunday May, 25, a white Ford Fiesta Zetec was set alight in Ladeside Avenue, Blackburn. A man described as being of average height, of medium build, wearing a balaclava, grey Berghaus jacket and matching bottoms was seen in the area. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Detective Inspector John Irvine said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation. "Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0215 of 28 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111." The Record understands neither of the incidents are related to gang violence which has swept the country in recent weeks.
Edinburgh Reporter
28-05-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Detectives probe two suspicious vehicle fires in West Lothian
Detectives are appealing for information following two suspicious vehicle fires in West Lothian. Around 1.10am on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025, a BMW was found alight in Kingfisher Brae, Livingston. Two men were seen in the area. One wearing a grey, white and black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers. The other man was wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes down the arms, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers with white sole. Just after midnight on Sunday 25, May, a white Ford Fiesta Zetec was set alight in Ladeside Avenue, Blackburn. A man described as being of average height, of medium build, wearing a balaclava, grey Berghaus jacket and matching bottoms was seen in the area. Detective Inspector John Irvine said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0215 of 28 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Scotsman
West Lothian crime: Appeal after suspicions car fires in Livingston and Blackburn
Police in West Lothian have launched an investigation following two suspicious vehicle fires. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Just after midnight on Sunday May 25, a white Ford Fiesta Zetec was set alight in Ladeside Avenue, in Blackburn. A man described as being of average height and medium build, and who was wearing a balaclava, grey Berghaus jacket and matching bottoms was seen in the area. Days later on Wednesday, May 28, a BMW was found alight in Kingfisher Brae, Livingston. The incident happened at around 1.10am. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police in West Lothian have launched an investigation following two suspicious vehicle fires | John Devlin Two men were seen in the area. One was wearing a grey, white and black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers. The other man was wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes down the arms, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers with white soles. Detective Inspector John Irvine said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us. I would also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0215 of 28 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Courier
19-05-2025
- The Courier
Monday court round-up — Park assault and 3 on attempted murder charge
A driver smashed into a van on a busy Dundee roundabout while police were on duty around the corner. sped off from the scene after causing the other vehicle to hit a lamp post on the Five Ways roundabout on July 9 2024. Dundee Sheriff Court heard how 22-year-old Taylor, driving a Ford Fiesta Zetec, suddenly pulled out of the junction at Strathmore Avenue. He hit a Ford Transit Custom which turned 180 degrees, causing it to strike a lamp post and the pavement. Prosecutor Stuart Hamilton said this was observed by police around the corner. Blue lights were activated and Taylor was traced on Wedderburn Street after driving off. Taylor, of Canning Place, pled guilty to a charge of driving dangerously. Sheriff Neil Kinnear disqualified him from driving for 20 months and ordered him to pay a £420 fine. A woman who groped a man as he sat on a bench at a Fife shopping centre has been placed on the sex offenders register. , 46, admitted the sexual assault – squeezing her victim's bum outside the Kingdom shopping complex in Glenrothes. Three youths allegedly attempted to murder a man in Dundee by repeatedly stamping on his head. The teenagers – who cannot be named due to their ages – allegedly attacked the man on Dundee's Forebank Road on March 21. All three allegedly chased the man before repeatedly punching and kicking him on the head and body before he lost consciousness. While he was unconscious, it is alleged the trio stamped on his head. It is alleged the assault was to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement, to the danger of his life and was an attempt to murder him. The three teenagers – aged 15, 16 and 17 respectively – made no plea when they appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on petition. They were released on bail after their case was committed for further examination. A woman fell from a pick-up truck and fractured her skull while being taken across the prestigious Forbes of Kingennie resort by the owner's son. , 26, was giving a crowd of friends a lift from the Angus resort's bar back to the on-site lodges when a woman travelling in the exposed rear of the Volkswagen Amarok fell out. A 12-year-old girl was injured after being punched, kicked and thrown to the ground in a Dundee park by a 38-year-old man. was found guilty of assaulting the child at Clatto Country Park and elsewhere on September 16 last year. Thomson shouted and adopted an aggressive demeanour towards the child before pursuing her, seizing her and pulling on her body. His trial at the city's sheriff court heard how he forced her to the ground, kicked her on the head and body and repeatedly punched her on the head and body. He also threatened her with violence during the incident, with the girl sustaining an injury as a result. Thomson denied the allegations but the Rosemount Road resident was found guilty by Sheriff Grant McCulloch. After obtaining a social work report on Thomson, the sheriff ordered him to perform 250 hours of unpaid work.
