Detectives have launched an tried homicide investigation after a fireplace was began intentionally in an Ayr flat.
Police raced to Russel Drive at 4.30am yesterday morning after receiving a report of a blaze at a high ground flat.
No-one was injured within the assault however investigating officers imagine the incident was a focused and will have has 'critical penalties'.
Cops are presently combing by CCTV footage and finishing up door-to-door enquiries in a bid to search out proof.
Detective inspector Martin Prendergast stated: “Fortunately no-one was injured, nonetheless, the hearth was began intentionally and will have had critical penalties.
"I'm interesting to native residents for any data they could have concerning this incident. Any small piece of knowledge may show to be the important hyperlink we'd like as we proceed to piece collectively the circumstances of what occurred.
"I'd additionally ask anybody within the space on the time to examine their sprint cam, or personal area CCTV footage because it may have captured photographs related to our ongoing inquiries.
He added: “This incident may have generated concern in the area people and I wish to reassure everybody that extra officers will likely be on patrol on this space. Anybody with considerations can strategy these officers.”
Anybody with any data is requested to contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident 0677 of Saturday, September 10.
Alternatively, please name Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 the place you can provide your data anonymously.
The incident happened lower than 24 hours after one other homicide bid in Kilmarnock.
Police try to hint a gang of 10 after a focused assault which noticed a door set on fireplace.
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