FIREBUGS torched cars - one twice in a row - in two attacks police believe are linked. 

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, February 18, louts set two motors alight in a driveway in Houston Street, Hamilton. On Sunday night, the same car was targeted and was badly damaged by the blaze.

Two men were seen heading away from the scene in a white Ford Fiesta, which they drove towards Scott Street, onto Burnblea Street, Glebe Street and then Bent Road.

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A pair spotted close to both blazes were described as being in their twenties or thirties, wearing dark clothes, gloves and masks. One was of a medium build, six feet tall, and the other five feet and eight inches tall and of a slim build.

Detective Constable Andrew Henry, of Cambuslang CID, said: “Fortunately no one was hurt in these incidents, but this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated. These incidents are being treated at linked.

“We are keen to speak to these two men. They were seen getting into a white Ford Fiesta which was driven towards Scott Street, onto Burnblea Street, Glebe Street and then Bent Road.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have been driving in or near these streets at the time of these incidents to get in touch if they have dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation.

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"Likewise, we are keen to speak to anyone who may have private CCTV showing anything suspicious.

"Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0141 of Thursday, February 18, or incident 3821 of Sunday, February 21. Or you can make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."