Appeal following wilful vehicle fire in Cumbernauld

Detectives are appealing for information after a wilful vehicle fire in Cumbernauld.

The incident happened around 11.30pm on Sunday, 9 November, 2025 when a white Suzuki Alto was set on fire on Langlands Place.

The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no injuries were reported.

Detective Constable Niccolo Gamberi said: “Thankfully no one was hurt during this incident however, it could’ve ended much worse if the fire had spread to vehicles parked nearby.

“I am appealing to anyone in the area who has private CCTV or dash-cam footage to please review this to see if it has captured anything of significance.

“In addition, anyone who has yet to speak to officers and witnessed the incident is asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3649 of 9 November, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Appeal following wilful vehicle fire in Cumbernauld

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