Wilful fireraising on Leyton Drive, Inverness

Detectives are appealing for information after a fire was set at the door of a flat in the Hilton area of Inverness on Saturday, 3 May, 2025.

Around 11.50pm, officers were called to Leyton Drive.

Detective Constable Chris Macaulay said: “Luckily the fire was extinguished quickly and no-one was injured, however the consequences of this reckless act could have been much more serious.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish more information, and I would urge anyone who was in the Leyton Drive area around the time of the fire, who witnessed anything suspicious to please contact us.

“I would also ask anyone with personal footage or drivers with dashcam from the area to review their recordings and get in touch if it holds anything that could be relevant.”

Any information should be passed to 101 quoting incident number 0158 of 4 May. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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