Appeal following wilful fire-raising in Paisley

Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire-raising in Paisley.

Around 11.35pm on Friday, 18 July, 2025, a black Jeep Compass car was deliberately set alight on Hartfield Terrace.

The fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and there were no injuries.

Detective Constable Zain Kayani said: “Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and I am asking anyone who might have been in the area and saw something to get in touch.

“Similarly, anyone in the area with private CCTV or dash-cam footage that might have captured anything at the time is urged to contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4440 of 18 July. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Appeal following wilful fire-raising in Paisley

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