Police investigating a fireplace at a Renfrew Major college have slammed vandals who brought about “appreciable harm” after setting it alight.
Officers investigating the blaze on the new extension at the moment being constructed at Kirklandneuk Major have stated wilful fire-raising locally will “not be tolerated.
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Emergency companies raced to Ard Highway on Monday night time following studies from members of the general public that the location was on hearth.
Firefighters from Scottish Fireplace and Rescue attended round 11pm to extinguish the blaze.
Nobody was injured, nonetheless, police say that appreciable harm was brought about to the extension.
An attraction has now been launched to induce members of the general public who might have CCTV footage or sprint cam footage from Monday night time to get in contact with officers.
Detective Constable Gordon Hunt stated: “Thankfully nobody was injured however this sort of wilful fire-raising is not going to be tolerated.
“I'm asking anybody who might have been within the space on the time and noticed something suspicious to get in contact. For those who have been driving and have dash-cam that might help with our enquiries then I'd additionally urge you to contact us.”
Anybody who can help with the investigation is requested to get in contact through 101, quoting incident quantity 3842 of Monday, 28 March, 2022, or make a name anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.