Three cars have been torched in the space of 24 hours in series of wilful fire-raisings in Clydebank.

Police have now appealed for information in a bid to track down the firebug.

The first incidents occurred around 4.15am on Sunday February 19 when a white Volkswagen Tiguan and a black Volkswagen Polo were set on fire whilst parked in Antonine Gardens in the town.

That night, around 11.45pm, a red Vauxhall Astra was set on fire whilst parked on Second Avenue, near to its junction with Park Road.

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Enquiries have revealed that a man wearing a grey hooded top with the hood up was seen throwing an item into the car.

Detective Constable Scott McBride at Clydebank CID said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage and at this time we have not established a motive or anything to link the incidents which left the three cars extensively damaged.

“I would like to speak to anyone who has any information that could assist in our enquiries to track down the person or persons responsible for these acts of wilful fire raising.

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“If you saw anyone hanging around the areas acting suspiciously, at the times the cars were set alight, please contact police immediately as you may be able to provide vital information.”

Anyone with information regarding the incident is being asked to contact police at Clydebank via 101.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 101.