Police investigate deliberate fire at leisure centre

Police are investigating a deliberate fire at a sports complex in Glasgow.

Firefighters were called to Scotstoun Leisure Centre on Danes Drive at around 5.45pm on Wednesday after a blaze was reported at the rear of the building.

Thick plumes of smoke could be seen billowing into the sky as flames took hold of bins near badminton courts.

Two fire engines were sent to the scene and it was safely extinguished soon after.

Police were also in attendance along with the emergency services.

Officers investigating the fire have confirmed that there were no injuries but say they are treating it as wilful.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called around 6.20pm on Wednesday, following the report of a fire on Danes Drive, Glasgow.

“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire safely. There were no injuries.

“Enquiries are currently ongoing and the fire is being treated as wilful.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 5.45pm on Wednesday, to reports of a fire in the open near to Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow.

“Operations control mobilised two fire appliances and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting rubbish at the rear of the building.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”