iStockOfficers have warned a series of fires deliberately set by teenagers in West Dunbartonshire could have had “serious consequences”.
A derelict site on Bridge Street in Alexandria was targeted twice in one week by youths.
The first fire was reported around 10.10pm on Monday evening, with police reporting two male youths around 15 or 16 spotted at the scene.
One was wearing a beige jacket and dark-coloured trousers and the other was wearing a light blue jacket, dark-coloured trousers and a balaclava.
A second blaze was reported around 7.40pm on Wednesday evening, thought to have been set by a boy and a girl aged 14 or 15.
The boy was wearing a black jacket and the female was wearing a white jacket.
Constable Kurtis Simpson said: “Luckily no one was injured as a result of these incidents, however setting fires can have very serious consequences.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and officers are carrying out patrols in the area, as well as speaking to youths regarding this type of antisocial behaviour.
“We would urge anyone in the local area who has any information regarding these two incidents, or has any information regarding anti-social behaviour by youths to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 3831 of July 14, 2025.”
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