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Amy Duffy

Volvo deliberately set on fire in Bothwell driveway as police launch appeal

Police in Lanarkshire have launched an appeal after a car was set alight on a driveway.

The incident happened around 11.30pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, when a black Volvo XC90 was deliberately set ablaze in the driveway of a property in Reen Place, Bothwell.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and put out the fire, there luckily being no injuries reported as a result.

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Police are asking anyone in the area who may have saw anything suspicious to come forward, as well as asking locals to check any CCTV and dash-cam footage.

Detective Constable Joe Todd said: “We are treating this fire as wilful and our enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible.

“We are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious before or after the incident to get in touch.

“In addition, if you were driving in the area please check any dash-cam footage for information that could help with our investigation. Likewise if you have private CCTV.”


Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0054 of Wednesday, 22 February, 2023.

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