A targeted fire attack on a house in Wishaw is believed to be linked to a fight at a funeral.
The property on Wishaw Road near to Burnhall Street in the town was set alight at around 6.35pm on Saturday, November 20.
Police Scotland confirmed last night they believe the fire to have been wilful and are appealing for witnesses who may saw two men running from the area in Wishaw Road and entering a silver car.
The attack came days after a fight broke out at a funeral at Daldowie Crematorium in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, on Thursday.
Two men were hospitalised and a 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Detective Inspector Kenny Dalrymple, from Lanarkshire Division CID, said: “Although we believe this to be a targeted attack, this doesn’t make it any less serious.
“Thankfully no one was injured, however the consequences could have been much worse.
“These locations would have been busy on Saturday evening, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.
“In particular, we are working to trace two men who were seen running from the area in Wishaw Road and entering a silver coloured car around the time the fire was set.
“A short time later a Volkswagen Passat was found burnt out on the A71, Lanark Road near to the Larkhall junction of the M74. “Enquiries are ongoing to establish if this vehicle is linked to the fire.
“Officers are currently studying CCTV images in an effort to gather more information on this crime, the vehicle involved and the car that was found burnt out.
“Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem should contact detectives at Wishaw Police Office through 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
“I would also ask any drivers who were on Wishaw Road or Lanark Road between 1800 and 1900hrs on Saturday evening, who have dashcam footage, to contact officers, as they may have information that will assist our investigation.”
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