'Wilful fire-raising' in East Lothian linked to Glasgow blaze as police release images of three men

The two linked incidents took place on the afternoon of Sunday, December 21, 2025

Police have released images of three men they wish to speak to in relation to two linked “wilful fire-raising” incidents.

A blaze broke out on Buxley Road (B6371) in East Lothian at around 3pm on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

The East Lothian fire was sparked almost two hours after a fire was started on Ladymuir Crescent in Glasgow at around 1.34pm that same day.

Police Scotland are hunting for three men who they wish to speak to in relation to two wilful fire-raising incident in Glasgow and East Lothian.placeholder image
Police Scotland are hunting for three men who they wish to speak to in relation to two wilful fire-raising incident in Glasgow and East Lothian. | Police Scotland

Police Scotland are hunting for the three men, who officers believe may be able to assist their enquiries into the linked incidents.

The three men pictured are described as white, around 17 to 25 years old with short dark hair.

They were all seen wearing dark clothing and trainers at the time the images were taken, and one man was carrying a grey rucksack.

Anyone who can assist or provide any information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1525 of the 21 December, 2025.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

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