Police in Peterhead are currently conducting an investigation into an alarming incident that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning. At approximately 3:30 am, authorities responded to reports of a car that had been intentionally set on fire near the Howe O’ Buchan roundabout in Peterhead. The vehicle in question, a Brown Land Rover Discovery, was found engulfed in flames at the junction of the A90 Peterhead bypass and the Old Buchan railway line.
Thankfully, no individuals were harmed during the incident as the car was unoccupied at the time. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service promptly arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire, preventing any further damage or danger to the surrounding area.
Constable Morgan Irvine from the Peterhead police station addressed the public regarding the ongoing investigation, stating that the fire is being treated as a deliberate act. As authorities work diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding this arson attack, they are seeking assistance from anyone who may have been in the vicinity or observed suspicious activity in the area leading up to the incident.
In an effort to gather crucial information that could aid their investigation, law enforcement officials are urging individuals who were traveling on the A90 Peterhead bypass between the Howe O’ Buchan Roundabout and North Road on Thursday evening to come forward. Dash-cam footage from motorists in that area during the relevant timeframe could potentially contain valuable evidence that may shed light on the case.
If you have any information that could assist the authorities in their investigation, please do not hesitate to contact the Peterhead police station at 101 and reference the case number CR/0059566/25. Alternatively, you can provide anonymous tips to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111. Your cooperation could play a vital role in helping law enforcement solve this disturbing crime and bring those responsible to justice.
