A van fire with fireworks sparked evacuations on Braes Avenue. Police seek info on a man seen fleeing the scene.
Someone caught footage of fireworks exploding from inside the burning vehicle. The video appeared on social media.
A man was seen running towards the canal path around the same time as the fire. Officers want to find this person. He’s described as a white man in his 30s with a slim build and a shaved head. He wore a dark hooded jacket and dark bottoms.
One community council member called it “terrifying” and expressed disgust at the behavior. She noted the fire endangered kids in nearby houses, adding that kids were screaming from terror.
A local councillor contacted the police and council to get more information. She feels current patrols aren’t enough.
A detective asks anyone with info to come forward and urges witnesses to contact the police soon. He wants those with CCTV footage to check it.
Call Police Scotland at 101 if you know something, using reference number 0246 from February 23. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
The fire service got a call about the van fire at 12:56 AM on Sunday. They sent two fire trucks to Braes Avenue. Firefighters put out the blaze on the van and made sure the area was safe. Crews left at 2:19 AM after this event.