A fire which destroyed part of a derelict Glasgow hospital is being treated as wilful.

Investigators are searching for those responsible for the blaze at the former Stobhill Hospital which will result in the building being demolished.

Emergency services were called to the fire on Tuesday evening and battled through the night to contain it.

Firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading onto the operating hospital.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have now said that the empty and derelict building on the site will be demolished.

A full structural safety survey will be carried out before a 'make safe' partial demolition in order to allow the work to begin.

The listed clock tower was undamaged and will be preserved.

The front of the management building is also listed and will be preserved despite sustaining minor damage.

It is thought that the building may be reoccupied.

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A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said there has been no impact at the new Stobhill Hospital following the fire.

They added: "Unfortunately the buildings have been targeted on a number of occasions by local youths who have caused sustained damage.

"The decommissioned buildings on the old Stobhill part of the site have been prioritised for a phased demolition programme.

"Unfortunately the buildings have been targeted on a number of occasions by local youths who have caused sustained damage.

"We have been working closely with Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on how we protect these buildings from further damage and fire until the buildings are demolished.

"We have taken a range of measures including strengthening fencing and increasing manned security which is on site 24/7.

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"We have also increased our CCTV detection across the campus to allow us to respond immediately to any potential issues."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Maryhill CID via 101, quoting incident number 3003 of Tuesday 31 July 2018. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.