Scottish Prison ServiceA car was deliberately torched in the car park of a high security prison on Wednesday afternoon by two people who fled on a motorbike, police said.
At around 12.35pm on July 26, two people riding a dark-coloured motorbike were seen to approach and then throw a liquid over a car which was then set alight in the car park of HMP and YOI Grampian in Peterhead.
They then sped out of the area in the direction of South Road.
No one was injured in the incident, but a car sustained minor damage.
Police, who are viewing CCTV and making local enquiries, are now keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident take place, or who has dashcam footage.
At this time, the only description of the suspects is that they were wearing dark clothing and one wearing a white crash helmet.
Detective sergeant Richard Cooper, Ellon CID, said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the prison who may have seen the incident take place or the two people on the motorbike drive off. They sped out of the area so may have been caught on the dashcam of passing motorists.
“If you have footage that may assist our investigation or indeed any details that could help our enquiries, then please call officers via 101 and quote reference number 1459 of Wednesday, July 26 2023.”
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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