Car torched in 'wilful fire' outside Cumbernauld house
The car, a white Kia Sportage, was reported to be on fire outside the home on Spruce Road around 3am on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the flames that engulfed the motor, and fortunately, no one was injured.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire-raising in [[Cumbernauld]].
"Around 3am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025, a white Kia Sportage was deliberately set alight outside a property on Spruce Road.
"The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no injuries were reported."
There are no further details at the moment; however, police are urging anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage that could help, to get in touch.
Detective Constable David Williamson 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 that could be useful in our investigation is urged to contact us.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0599 of 27 July.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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