Police hunt firebugs after car torched in early morning arson attack
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Magdalene Dalziel
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was torched in West Dunbartonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Firebugs struck on Main Street in Renton around 6.10am yesterday (Saturday, June 2).
A blue Peugeot 206 was set alight near to Renton Primary School.
Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue officers attended the incident, which is being treated as deliberate.
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Prior to the incident, a witness noticed the vehicle had its boot open and a man was standing next to the passenger door, which was also open.
Another man was seen sitting on a bench near to the car at that time.
Detective Constable Colin MacMillan of Clydebank CID said: "Officers are carrying out door to door enquiries and examining CCTV footage to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and trace to two men seen near to the scene.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around 6am on Saturday morning and may have noticed anything suspicious to please get in touch."
The first man is described as in his 30s, medium build, shaven head, around 6ft in height and wearing green, knee length combat shorts and a black long sleeved top.
The second man is described as between 30 - 40 years old, medium build with long shoulder length wavy dark hair, around 6ft in height and wearing light denim jeans and white t-shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clydebank CID via 101, quoting incident number 1024 of Saturday 2 June 2018.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.
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