Detectives appeal for information after fire causes ‘significant damage’ at retail park

Detectives are appealing for information following a fire at Straiton Retail Park, Loanhead in Midlothian.

​Emergency services were called around 9pm on Monday, 5 August, 2024.​

Detective Constable Garry Mauran said: “Thankfully no one was injured as a result of the fire which has caused significant damage and loss of business to several premises in the area.​

“We are treating the fire as wilful and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed anything suspicious to contact us.​

“I would also appeal to motorists who may have dash cam footage from around that time to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3867of Monday, 5 August 2024 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”