Elgin fire-raising incident sparks appeal from Police Scotland officers in Moray

Police are investigating a deliberate fire which ruptured a gas line while people were in houses nearby.

Officers in Moray are appealing for witnesses after the incident of wilful fire-raising in Elgin in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The fire, which occurred around 2.10am, saw bins deliberately set alight near to premises on Waulkmill Road.

Emergency services attended, the fire was extinguished and there were no reports of any injuries.

The incident is being treated as wilful and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Constable Steven Borzoni said: "The fire was set alight while there were occupants in nearby premises and has caused a small rupture to a gas pipe which has since been repaired. The incident caused considerable alarm to residents and I would urge anyone with information about what happened to speak to officers.

"If you were in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious or have CCTV or dashcam footage which may have captured something of significance then please contact us."

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting ‘reference 0392 of December 28’. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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