Police are investigating after a car was deliberately set on fire at a Lanarkshire residential area.

Officers were called to Reen lace in Bothwell around 11.30pm on Tuesday, February 21, after reports of a black Volvo XC90 on fire.

Firefighters attended and the blaze was extinguished.

There are no reported injuries.

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Police Scotland has launched an investigation and asks anyone with information to get in touch.

Detective Constable Joe Todd said: “We are treating this fire as wilful and our enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible.

“We are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious before or after the incident to get in touch.

“In addition, if you were driving in the area please check any dash-cam footage for information that could help with our investigation. Likewise, if you have private CCTV.”