A teenager has been charged after eight cars were allegedly torched in Glasgow in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services raced to the Penilee area of the city at around 4.30am on Thursday, January 26.
Cops received reports of vehicles on fire in Clavens Road, Tweedsmuir Road, Penneld Road and Craigmuir Road. Officers charged with investigating the blazes confirmed from an early stage that the fires were being treated as suspicious.
On Friday, a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that a 19-year-old had been charged in connection with the alleged incidents. He is expected to appear in court at the start of next week.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with vehicle fires reported in the Penilee area of Glasgow at around 4.30am on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He is due to appear at Glasgow Sherriff Court on Monday, January 30, 2023."
Images from the scene showed multiple vehicles significantly damaged. An Audi hatchback, Mercedes-Benz estate, a Ford Fiesta, a Peugeot SUV and a Vauxhall Astra are among the vehicles allegedly targeted.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue service confirmed to the Record they had responded to reports of multiple cars on fire in the Penilee area between 4.22am and 5.05am on Thursday. Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.
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