Man barricaded himself in flat which was set alight after woman and teen attacked

A 41-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were reportedly assaulted

A man has been arrested after a flat was set on fire and two people were attacked on Thursday.

Emergency services were called to Mill Road in Cambuslang at around 4.05pm after reports of a 41-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl being assaulted. Both were taken to hospital following the attacks.

A man later barricaded himself within a flat, which was then set alight. He left the property via the balcony.

Several nearby properties were evacuated due to the blaze.

Flat fire on Mill Road, Cambuslang.STV News

A man, aged 34, has been arrested in connection with the incident. An investigation is ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.05pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, police received a report of two women being assaulted in Mill Road, Cambuslang.

“Emergency services attended and two women, aged 41 and 16, were taken to hospital.

Flat fire on Mill Road, Cambuslang.STV News

“A man barricaded himself within a flat and a fire was set before he left the flat via the balcony.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Several properties were evacuated as a precaution. Inquiries are ongoing.”

Flat fire on Mill Road, Cambuslang.STV News
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