Car 'deliberately set on fire' in early hours incident

Police responded to reports of a vehicle blaze at 4.55am on Tuesday.

Car ‘deliberately set on fire’ in early hours incident in Blackburn, West Lothain, Police Scotland say Getty Images

Police are looking for a suspect after a car was allegedly deliberately set on fire in West Lothian.

Officers were sent out at around 4.55am on Tuesday after reports of a vehicle blaze on Mosside Drive in Blackburn.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Detective constable Chris Watson said: “Thankfully nobody has been injured as a result of this incident.

“Although this happened in the early hours of the morning, we would appeal to anyone who has any information surrounding the fire to come forward and speak to police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 0481 of September 12.

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