Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a bus was set alight in the Oxgangs area.
The fire broke out on the number 4 service on Oxgangs Road around 10.30pm on Monday night (16th December).
Shortly before the incident was reported, a youth was seen to alight the bus next to Oxgangs library. He is described as white, aged 14-16 years, wearing a dark hooded top.
Detective Inspector Rory Hamilton said: “The bus has suffered extensive damage, as a result of this fire, which we believe was started deliberately.
“Luckily no one was injured as a result of this reckless act.
“We are appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity on the number 4 bus or in the area of Oxgangs Road from 10.30pm on Monday night, when the fire was reported, to contact police.
“Anyone else who has information that they think can assist our inquiries should also get in touch.”
Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101, or make an anonymous report through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
