Tag: arson attack

CCTV appeal following wilful fire at The Wisp

Detectives in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist with enquiries into a wilful fire which occurred on Hammond Place, The Wisp, around 4.50am on Sunday, 6 October, 2024

Officers believe that the man pictured may hold information that will assist their ongoing investigation.

He is described as: white, between 18-30 years of age, around 5ft 11ins in height and of medium build. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and riding a mountain bike.

Detective Constable Paul Henderson said: “I would urge the man pictured, or anyone who recognises him, to contact the police.

“If you have any information that can assist with our investigation then please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0861 of 6 October.

“Alternatively, make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Muirhouse youth project ‘devastated’ by arson attack on minibus

MUIRHOUSE Youth Development Group’s minibus was the victim of arson on Saturday afternoon.

All at MYDG are devastated as this will have a massive impact on the project’s programme and what they are able to offer local young people.

If you have any information please contact @PoliceScotland on 101

Will you help The Yard?

While we were celebrating our 35 Years of Play and planning our Christmas celebrations, we didnt know we had yet another challenge coming our way this year.

On the 7th of December, The Yard Edinburgh was a victim of vandalism. On Tuesday, a fire was deliberately initiated in the boardwalk, damaging the grounds, outdoors electric systems and the door of the Solar Dome.

We are devastated and currently doing our best to have affected areas repaired as soon as possible, which will be a costly process. Luckily, no one was harmed and damage was contained.

Services were suspended on Tuesday, but we reopened the following day. We are still going ahead with our Christmas celebrations as scheduled, but families will not be able to access some areas for a while which will reduce the quality of play experience we pride ourselves for at The Yard.

Despite this heartbreaking news, we are confident that we’ll come out to the other side stronger, as we always have.

Please support us today if you can and donate as much or as little as you can. Every donation will help us rise stronger and continue to be there for the families that use The Yard.

To see how you can help following the link:

https://buff.ly/3dURTRX

Police appeal following arson attack in Colinton

Police are appealing for information after two cars were deliberately set on fire in the Colinton area. 

The incident happened around 11.30pm on Wednesday (14 July 2021) on the driveway of a property in Spylaw Park.

Officers are keen to speak to two men seen at the time, both wearing grey tracksuits and dark-coloured trainers. One is described as around 6ft, the other as around 5ft 10ins and he was riding a mountain bike and carrying a rucksack. 

The men may also have been in Lanark Road and Spylaw Avenue around the time of the incident.

Detective Constable Sam Gillies, of Edinburgh CID, said: “Fortunately no one was injured but this was a deliberate and reckless act that has destroyed two cars and could have caused more extensive damage if the fire had not been put out quickly by the fire service.

“We are asking anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area at the time of the incident to get in touch, including if you were driving and have dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation.

“If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4203 of Wednesday, 14 July, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”