Police search for young men after SUV 'deliberately torched'

A Volvo XC40 was significantly damaged following the incident in Edinburgh on Monday evening.

Volvo SUV deliberately set on fire in Craigleith area of Edinburgh as police search for two young men Police Scotland

Police are searching for two men after an SUV was deliberately set on fire in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 5.35pm on Monday on Queensferry Road, close to the junction with South Groathill Avenue in the Craigleith area of the city.

A Volvo XC40 was significantly damaged in the blaze, which officers are treating as deliberate.

Police are now looking to speak with two men who were seen in the area at the time of the incident.

The first is described as in his late teens to early twenties, and of a slim build.

He was wearing dark jogging bottoms, a grey hooded jumper and dark coloured trainers. 

The second is described as also in his late teens to early twenties and of a slim build, wearing a dark coloured tracksuit and dark trainers.

DC Fiona Murray said: “Officers have been carrying out enquiries and are keen to speak to anyone who may have been within the area at the time and saw anyone acting suspiciously before or after.

“The road was busy with traffic at the time and a passing dash cam footage may assist with our investigation.”

If you have any relevant information then please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2803 of Monday, February 13, 2023, or make a call to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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