POLICE are investigating after a Bothwell restaurant was torched by vandals again. 

The force said they received a report of the latest wilful fire-raising and vandalism at San Vincenzo restaurant on Main Street at around 1 am on Thursday, October 3.

Nobody was injured by the restaurant was extensively damaged. 

It is understood that the eatery has been targeted for the third time in four months. 

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We previously reported on a vandalism and deliberate fire on September 1. 

In the most recent attack, a red Vauxhall Corsa was deliberately driven through the restaurant before a fire was set. 

The restaurant took to Facebook to let their customers know what had happened.

In a post, the restaurant said: "Sadly they won. San Vincenzo has been destroyed to all our customers you supported us throughout it all.

"Will they ever stop? Who knows?"

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Detective Sergeant Martin McKendrick said: "Our inquiries are ongoing.

"We would urge anyone who has any information about this incident to please contact Lanarkshire CID through 101 quoting incident number 0112 of 3 October 2019.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 anonymously."