A couple have been taken to hospital after the front door of their Renfrewshire home was set on fire.
Police are investigating the deliberate fire, which was started around 11.30pm on Friday.
The 50-year-old woman and 66-year-old man were within their home in Cumbrae Road, Renfrew, at the time of the incident.
Emergency services attended and they were taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where they were both assessed for smoke inhalation. They are due to be released after treatment.
Detective constable Lauren McGill said: “Deliberately starting fires is a reckless act and we are appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch.
“Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, witnessed the incident, who has dashcam footage or private CCTV is asked to get in touch.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
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