An investigation is under way into a suspicious fire in Inverness
Detectives are appealing for information following a suspicious fire in Inverness.
Police were notified around 8.10am on Wednesday, 21 May, 2025, that a fire within a flat in Caledonian Road had been set deliberately. No-one was injured in the incident; however, a dog was found deceased within the property.
Enquiries carried out so far have established a person, dressed in black clothing and riding a dark-coloured bike, was seen entering the flat around 1.30am that morning. Shortly thereafter, he was seen cycling off in the direction of Lilac Grove.
An incident of vandalism is also being investigated in Kestral Place area of Drakies. Officers believe the same person may be responsible for this crime which occurred around 12.20am on Wednesday morning.
Officers have carried out door-to-door enquiries and are still reviewing CCTV footage for any additional information.
Detective Inspector Calum Reid said: “I am appealing to anyone who has any information regarding these incidents to contact us. Efforts are ongoing to fully understand the motive behind these crimes but it’s imperative we trace the person responsible. I would ask anyone with CCTV, dash-cams and doorbell recording devices to check their footage as images captured could prove significant in our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0676 of Wednesday, 21 May, 2025. Alternatively, you can get in touch with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
