A pub in Maryhill has been targeted by firebugs for the second time in two years.

The Maryhill Tavern, on Maryhill Road, was deliberately set alight on Tuesday evening.

Emergency services were called to scene around 8.45pm before firefighters were seen attempting to gain access to the property.

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Firefighters remained at the pub until the blaze was extinguished and the area was deemed safe.

Police are now treating the fire as wilful and are searching for those responsible.

A spokesman for The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were alerted at 8.36pm on Tuesday, March 27 to reports of a building fire.

“Operations Control mobilised a number of fire engines to a derelict property on Maryhill Road, Glasgow.

“Firefighters extinguished the fire and left the scene after ensuring the area had been made safe.

“There were no casualties.”

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland, added: "We were called to a report of a fire at the Maryhill Tavern on Maryhill Road around 9.20pm on Tuesday.

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"The fire is now being treated as wilful and enquiries are on going."

The Maryhill Tavern was left badly damaged in 2016 after a fire was deliberately started in flats above the bar.

The blaze, started at 5.30am, caused significant damage to the flats above and to the pub roof.

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