Man charged after 'car deliberately driven into business and set alight'

A 34-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the fire.

Man charged after ‘car deliberately driven into business and set alight’ in InvernessSTV News

A man has been charged in connection with a fire at a business park in Inverness.

A car was allegedly driven into a premises at Fairways Business Park around midnight on March 8 before the building and car were set alight.

Police have now arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection with wilful fire-raising.

He is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Detective Inspector Caroline MacKay said: “As the investigation into this fire continues, we would like to thank the local community for their co-operation and support while we carry out our enquiries.”

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