Watch as roof caves in after deliberate fire causes extensive damage to West Lothian shop

Footage shows extensive damage caused by the deliberate act.
By Katharine Hay
Published 6th May 2020, 08:03 BST
Updated 6th May 2020, 11:05 BST
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Officers have issued an urgent appeal after a shop was set on fire deliberately.

Flames ripped through the Eliburn Mini Market in Livingston yesterday (Tuesday) at about 2.20am after perpetrators set the building alight.

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Footage taken this morning shows the property’s roof has caved in due to the extensive damage caused by the blaze.

Eliburn Mini Market was set on fire deliberatelyEliburn Mini Market was set on fire deliberately
Eliburn Mini Market was set on fire deliberately

The area has been cordoned off and police are hunting those responsible for the criminal act.

No injuries have been reported.

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A police spokesman said: “Detectives are appealing for information after a fire was set deliberately in Jackson Place, Livingston around 2.20am today, Tuesday 5 May. Anyone with information is asked to contact Livingston Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 0309 of 5th May.