West Lothian crime: Car set on fire in Broxburn

Kevin Quinn
By Kevin Quinn
Published 7th Aug 2023, 14:53 BST
Updated 7th Aug 2023, 14:53 BST
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Witness appeal following wilful fire-raising in Broxburn

Police officers are appealing for information after a car was deliberately set on fire in the Curran Crescent area of Broxburn.

The incident happened at around 12.35am on Saturday, August 5, when a parked black Audi was set on fire causing significant damage to it and other nearby vehicles. No one was injured and the fire was put out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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Detective Constable Matt Morran, of West Lothian CID, said: “Fortunately no one was injured but this incident has resulted in substantial financial loss to the owners of the vehicles and distress to local residents in the area.

A car was deliberately set on fire in Curran Crescent in Broxburn in the early hours of Saturday morning.A car was deliberately set on fire in Curran Crescent in Broxburn in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A car was deliberately set on fire in Curran Crescent in Broxburn in the early hours of Saturday morning.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time or who may have private CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries to get in touch.”

Contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0191 of August 5, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.