Police are appealing for witnesses following a wilful fire raising which took place around 6.50pm last night in the Canberra Street area of Livingston.
Detective Constable Barry Carlin of Livingston CID said: “A fire was deliberately started in a public place and then spread to a residential property which caused substantial damage to the roof.
“Fortunately, no one was hurt during this incident, however it could have caused significant harm and we are eager to trace those responsible.
“We are urging anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or who can assist with our investigation to come forward.
“Anyone with information can contact Livingston CID via 101, quoting incident number 3526 of 29 October, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously 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.
