Midnight Blaze: Cars Torched in Dunlop and East Hamilton Streets
Chaos hit the streets in the early hours as arsonists struck twice, setting three cars ablaze in separate attacks.
First Fire: Vauxhall Astra Burned on Dunlop Street
At 12.20am, a Vauxhall Astra was deliberately torched on Dunlop Street, causing serious damage.
Second Attack: Two Cars Go Up in Flames on East Hamilton Street
Just before dawn at 4.15am, a Fiat 500 and a Vauxhall Corsa were targeted and set alight on East Hamilton Street.
Police Hunt for Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage
Detectives believe the two incidents are connected and are urgently seeking information.
Detective Inspector Neil Martin said: “The fires have caused substantial damage to the vehicles involved. I am asking anyone who was in the area in the early hours of this morning to contact us. In particular, I would appeal to taxi drivers and other motorists who may have dash cams to check their footage as it could hold images which could prove significant to our enquiries.”
If you have any information, call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident numbers 0079 and 0661 of 23 April 2023. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
