Police probe deliberately set fire at Hamilton flat after break-in

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

Police are investigating a deliberately set fire at a flat in Hamilton after a break-in on 12 October.

Police in Hamilton are investigating a fire at a flat on Abbotsford Road that broke out around 1.20am on Monday, 12 October. Officers believe someone forced entry into the property and deliberately started the fire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze quickly without needing to evacuate the building, and there were no reports of injury.

Detective Constable Josh Spiers said: 'We believe someone has forced entry into the flat and started a fire. Thankfully, no-one was injured but this could have had different consequences.' Police are appealing for information and have asked anyone who knows who was responsible to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0162 of 12 October.

How it is being reported

• Police probe 'suspicious' fire at flat in HamiltonDetectives in Hamilton are appealing for information following a "suspicious" fire.The Herald · 15 Oct, 08:54
• Flat deliberately set on fire after break-in as police launch probePolice investigate suspicious fire at a Hamilton flat on Abbotsford Road after a fire on October 12. Scottish Fire and Rescue attended; call 101.Glasgow Times · 15 Oct, 08:10

In this story: Hamilton · Abbotsford Road · Police Scotland · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service · Detective Constable Josh Spiers

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