Detectives in Allanton near Shotts are seeking information from the public following a deliberately set fire involving a horse box. The incident occurred at approximately 9 pm on Thursday, October 3, along Mill Road. Fortunately, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service managed to extinguish the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Detective Constable Mark McNab from Wishaw CID commented on the incident, stating that inquiries are ongoing to locate the perpetrators. He urged anyone who witnessed anything suspicious at the time to come forward with information. Specifically, individuals passing through Allanton on the A71 around the time of the incident are requested to check their dash cam footage for potential leads to aid the investigation.
The public is encouraged to contact the police at 101, quoting incident number 3887 from Thursday, 3 October 2024, or anonymously report any details to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. In an effort to receive the latest updates from Lanarkshire, individuals can download the Lanarkshire Live app, providing news, entertainment, sports coverage, and updates on the region’s post-coronavirus recovery.
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