A MAN who set fire to a car and was caught after he left his shoe behind at the scene has avoided jail.

Thomas Campbell, also known as Thomas Stillie, 20, torched Ryan Elliot's Audi A5 in Glasgow's Barlanark on March 28, 2023.

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that Campbell started the fire on the sports car around 9pm.

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The blaze was later extinguished by firefighters and the car was later written off.

It was deemed that the fire was "wilful" as there was traces of accelerant that was used.

Prosecutor Victoria Keel, said: "A Nike Air Max trainer and a fuel cannister was found close to the fire.

"Campbell's DNA was present on the trainer and his fingerprints were found on the fuel cannister.

"Campbell was traced to his home where he was arrested."

It was stated that Mr Elliot's insurance paid out £10,000 which went to a new car however his insurance premiums have risen.

Campbell, of the city's Easterhouse, pleaded guilty to wilful fire-raising. 

Sheriff Iain Fleming tagged Campbell for nine months keeping him indoors between 8pm and 6am.

He will also be under supervision for two years.