Car and caravan 'deliberately' set on fire in park

Police received reports of a Suzuki Jimny car and a caravan on fire in Dalmahoy Drive on Friday.

Car and caravan ‘deliberately’ set on fire in park in DundeeiStock

A car and caravan were “deliberately” set on fire in a park in Dundee.

Police received reports of a Suzuki Jimny car and a caravan on fire in Dalmahoy Drive around 11.30pm on Friday.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the fire was extinguished.

The force confirmed that there were no reports of injuries following the blaze.

Police said incident is being treated as “wilful” and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Constable Louise King said: “The fire was set alight while the vehicle was parked in a recreation area and I would urge anyone with information about what happened to speak to officers.

“If you were in the park area at the time and saw anything suspicious or have CCTV or dashcam footage which may have captured something of significance then please contact us.

“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 4506 of July 12, 2024.

“Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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