Hunt for three suspects after two cars deliberately set on fire in Edinburgh

A hunt for three suspects has been launched after two cars were deliberately set on fire in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Pitcairn Grove in the capital at around 7.45pm on Thursday following reports of two vehicles on fire.

Officers said there no reports of any injuries and no one was within the vehicles at the time.

The incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing criminal feud which began in March.

Three suspects dressed in dark-coloured clothing were seen in the area at the time and are said to have left the area in a black hatchback vehicle along Greenbank Drive.

Police are now seeking to speak to a dog walker who was in the area at the time of the incident.

Detective superintendent Paul Grainger said: “This was a reckless act which has resulted in significant fire damage to the vehicles. We believe this was a targeted attack and it is fortunate that no one was injured.

“I am directly appealing to a dog walker who was in the area at the time and may have seen the suspects leaving the area. If this was you, or you can help us trace this person, please get in touch with officers.

“Equally anyone with any information that can assist our inquiries should contact police as soon as possible.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3400 of Thursday, May 8, 2025.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.”