Hunt for man after deliberate blaze leaves BMW 'significantly damaged'

Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 4.30am on Friday, January 5.

Hunt for man after deliberate blaze leaves car ‘significantly damaged’ in Fraserburgh iStock

Police are looking to speak with a man after a car was “significantly damaged” in a deliberate blaze in Aberdeenshire.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 4.30am on Friday, January 5.

Police confirmed that a grey BMW 730 Sport was significantly damaged in a “wilful fire-raising” on Westshore Gardens in Fraserburgh.

Officers said they are keen to speak with a man seen in the area at the time of the incident.

He is described as being of medium build and was wearing a black jacket with a distinctive emblem on the right sleeve, dark trousers, dark trainers and a black hat.

Police asked anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward, adding that the incident posed a risk to neighbouring properties and vehicles.

Detective sergeant Richard Cooper said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact us.

“This incident took place within a built-up residential area, posing a risk to neighbouring properties and vehicles so I urge anyone with information to get in touch.

“Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting CR/0005466/24 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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