Land Rover 'deliberately' set on fire outside home in Coatbridge

An investigation has been launched after a Land Rover was set on fire outside a home in North Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were called after a silver Land Rover Discovery was set ablaze in a driveway in Coats Street, Coatbridge.

The incident happened at around 2am on October 11.

Officers said the fire was extinguished and there were no reports of any injuries.

The blaze is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.

Detective constable Martin Daly said: “Thankfully no-one was injured, however, the consequences of this dangerous and reckless act could have been much more serious.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information which could assist to contact us.

“I would also appeal to anyone driving in the area with dash-cam or anyone nearby with personal footage to please check their recordings and get in touch if it holds anything relevant.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0381 of October 11, 2025.”