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Craig Williams

Residents in lucky escape after mattress set on fire within close in Dumbarton block of flats

Police are appealing for information following a suspicious fire in Dumbarton.

Around 11.25pm on Tuesday night, police received a report of a fire in Cumbrae Crescent North in Dumbarton.

Emergency services attended and found a mattress within a close which had been set on fire.

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No-one was injured in the incident, however, police are treating the fire as deliberate.

Detective Constable Angela Tipping said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard something suspicious to get in touch with any information they may have.

"Thankfully, no-one was injured but it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible.”

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Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3991. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.

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