The incident took place in Paisley, Renfrewshire.
Hartfield Terrace, Paisley.(Image: Google.)
A police probe is underway after a car was torched in Paisley.
The incident took place in the Renfrewshire residential street last night.
Police Scotland said the black Jeep Compass was “deliberately set alight” at around 11.35pm.
Officers are now appealing to the public for information on the Friday, July 18, 2025 blaze.
They want to speak to anyone who may be able to assist officers with the probe.
They are hoping residents may have CCTV footage.
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It’s also hoped that drivers may have captured something significant on dashcam footage.
The small street in question, Hartfield Terrace, is home to semi-detached houses and four-in-a-block flats.
And the blaze was brought under control after firefighters attended.
Police Scotland said: “Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire-raising in Paisley.
“Around 11.35pm on Friday, 18 July, 2025, a black Jeep Compass car was deliberately set alight on Hartfield Terrace.
“The fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and there were no injuries.”
Detective Constable Zain Kayani added: “Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and I am asking anyone who might have been in the area and saw something to get in touch.
“Similarly, anyone in the area with private CCTV or dash-cam footage that might have captured anything at the time is urged to contact us.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4440 of 18 July.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.