Police are appealing for information after two deliberate fires were set in Paisley.
At around 12.15am on Monday morning, police received a report of a fire at a premises in the town’s McKenzie Street that caused minor damage to the rear of the building.
At the same time, officers received a report of two vehicles on fire in a yard, also in McKenzie Street. Both vehicles were extensively damaged.
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Nobody was injured in either of the incidents but they are being treated as deliberate, with enquiries ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
The road is popular with drivers heading between the west end of Paisley and the town centre.
Police say they are keeping an open mind as to whether the two incidents are linked.
Detective Constable Barry Gourley, of Paisley CID, said: “Thankfully, nobody has been injured as a result of this reckless behaviour.
“We are keeping an open mind that the two incidents may be connected and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have seen anything suspicious, to get in touch.
“Anyone with information should contact officers via 101 quoting reference 0138 of Monday, May 23.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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