Car ‘deliberately’ set alight in Bothwell as police launch investigation

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was set alight in South Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were called to St Brides Way in Bothwell at 9.30pm on Tuesday following reports of a yellow Vauxhall Astra on fire.

The blaze, which is being treated as wilful, was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and there were no reports of any injuries.

Police say the suspect is described as male and was wearing a light coloured tracksuit at the time.

Detective Constable Ross Dalrymple said: “Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this reckless act.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area and may have dash cam or private CCTV that could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3091 of October 20, 2026.