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Flats and pub roof damaged in Maryhill after fire started deliberately, say police

Police appeal for public help after fire is started deliberately near flats in Maryhill.

Two flats above a pub were damaged in an act of wilful fire raising, according to police.

The deliberate blaze was started near to other residential property in the Maryhill area of the West End.

Emergency services received reports of a fire at around 5.30am on Wednesday November 9 on Maryhill Road at the corner of Duncruin Street.

The blaze was within a common close and flats near to the Maryhill Tavern.

No one was injured or evacuated as a result of the incident as the flats are not currently in use.

Following a joint investigation between the police and fire services the incident is being treated as wilful.

Detective Constable Geraldine Josey from Maryhill CID said: “This was a deliberate and dangerous act which has caused significant damage to the flats above the Maryhill Tavern.

"The roof of the pub has also been damaged. The cost of damages is still to be estimated following this incident.

“The house is in the middle of a residential area of Maryhill and is overlooked by several flats and other properties across the road and further up Duncruin Street.

“It did happen during in the early hours of this morning but I would appeal to anyone who was awake around that time and may have seen anything suspicious to get in touch.

"You may have heard a disturbance, or witnessed an individual acting suspiciously or running away from the area.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Maryhill CID via 101 or alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given anonymously.”

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