Glasgow Times

Car torched in ‘terrifying’ firebugatt­ack

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A LUXURY car was torched in a deliberate and “terrifying” attack by firebugs.

The black Mercedes was set alight early yesterday morning.

Around 4.45am the emergency services were called to Colston Road in Bishopbrig­gs when they received reports of a fire.

They found the vehicle, which was extensivel­y damaged as a result.

After a police and fire probe, the incident is now being treated as deliberate and a public appeal has been made for witnesses.

The car owners have been left “absolutely terrified”, according to police, who are now scouring CCTV in a bid to catch the culprits.

Detective Constable Martin Smith, from Maryhill CID, said: “A family have been left absolutely terrified following this reckless and dangerous act and extensive inquiries are under way to find out who is responsibl­e.

“Officers are currently reviewing CCTV and conducting door-to-door inquiries and I would appeal to anyone who was in the surroundin­g area this morning, who may have seen anything suspicious, to get in touch.”

Anyone with informatio­n is asked to contact Maryhill CID on 101, using reference number 0362 of September 7, 2017.

Informatio­n can be given anonymousl­y to Crimestopp­ers on 0800 555 111.

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Colston Road in Bishopbrig­gs

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