Glasgow street sees car set on fire in Riddrie

The extraordinary scene was captured last night in Grierson Street in Riddrie.

Firefighters tackled the blaze at around 11.15pm in the residential neighbourhood.

A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish the blaze and that police were asked to attend.

Police believe the incident could be linked to an attempted break-in close to the scene of the fire. 

A car was driven into a shop front in what is understood to be a failed robbery. 

Detective Constable Paul Fraser of Shettleston CID said : “We are carrying out an investigation after a car deliberately drove at a shop window in Duke Street last night. Two men were seen to get out of the car and attempt to get into the shop. We believe they left empty-handed. They are described as wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.

“A car was later set on fire in Grierson Street and enquiries are underway to establish if this vehicle was linked to the incident at the shop in Duke Street.

“Officers are reviewing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries in effort to identify who was responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that will assist this investigation to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 3671 of December 16.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”