Police investigate fires in Musselburgh on Sunday night

A police investigation is underway after a flat and boat were set on fire in the Fisherrow area of Musselburgh in East Lothian on Sunday night.

In addition, on Monday March 7  a black Land Rover Discovery was found alight on Cairds Row, near the Promenade at Musselburgh however it is not known whether these incidents are related.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers in Musselburgh are aware of two fireraising incidents on Sunday, March 13.

“We received a call around 9pm following a fire at a flat on Beach Lane, Fisherrow.

“The second report was around 11.40pm following a fire on a disused boat in New Street, Fisherrow. No one was injured as a result of the fires.”

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.