Cars deliberately set on fire at garage causing £100,000 worth of damage

Emergency services were called to the premises in Pumpherston around 11.55pm on May 4 following reports of the blaze.

Cars deliberately set on fire at West Lothian garage causing £100,000 worth of damage SFRS

An investigation has been launched after a number of cars were deliberately set fire outside a car garage in West Lothian.

Emergency services were called to the premises on Drumshoreland Road in Pumpherston around 11.55pm on May 4 following reports of the blaze.

Crews extinguished the fires and there were no reports of any injuries.

The incident is believed to have caused around £100,000 worth of damage.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, including anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage.

Detective Constable Lynn Myles, Livingston Police Station, said: “This incident resulted in damage of vehicles worth around £100,000 and it’s vital we trace those responsible.

“I’d urge anyone with information about what happened to come forward.

“Perhaps you were in the Drumshoreland Road area at the time and saw something suspicious? Do you have private CCTV or dashcam footage which may have captured something of significance?

“Anyone who thinks they have information which could assist with our enquiries is asked to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is should contact 101 quoting reference 4497 of May 4, 2024. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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