Appeal following wilful vehicle fire in Shotts

Officers are appealing for information following a wilful vehicle fire in Shotts.

Between 5am and 5.30am on Thursday, 28 August, 2025 a white Ford Transit van was on fire outside a property on Brown Street, Shotts.

The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and rescue service and there were no reports of any injuries.

Constable Ross Dalrymple said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn’t already spoken to police to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone with dash cam or private CCTV which could assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0447 of 28 August, 2025.

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Appeal following wilful vehicle fire in Shotts

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