A man has been arrested after a flat was set on fire and two people were attacked on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to Mill Road in Cambuslang at around 4.05pm after reports of a 41-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl being assaulted. Both were taken to hospital following the attacks.
A man later barricaded himself within a flat, which was then set alight. He left the property via the balcony.
Several nearby properties were evacuated due to the blaze.
STV NewsA man, aged 34, has been arrested in connection with the incident. An investigation is ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.05pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, police received a report of two women being assaulted in Mill Road, Cambuslang.
“Emergency services attended and two women, aged 41 and 16, were taken to hospital.
STV News“A man barricaded himself within a flat and a fire was set before he left the flat via the balcony.
“A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Several properties were evacuated as a precaution. Inquiries are ongoing.”
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