Police investigating fire started at Kirkintilloch pub

The police have launched an investigation after a fire was started at a Kirkintilloch pub.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Aug 2020, 11:18 BST
Updated 3rd Aug 2020, 11:19 BST

The Redbrae will be “closed until further notice” following the incident in the early hours on Sunday (August 2) morning.

Three Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances attended after the emergency services were alerted at 1.48am, with firefighters remaining on the scene until 11am.

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No one was injured, and Police Scotland confirmed it believes the blaze was deliberate.

A spokesperson said: “Officers attended alongside the fire service. Nobody was injured. The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”

Dozens of people offered their support to the pub’s owners on Facebook under a post which said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the pub will be closed until further notice.

“If you have a booking, it will be cancelled, please accept our apologies in this matter.”