Two vehicles have been 'extensively damaged' during incidents of wilful fire-raising in Paisley.

At around 12:15 am on Monday police responded to reports of a fire at a premises on McKenzie Street. 

The blaze caused minor damage to the property.

Around the same time, officers received a second report of two vehicles on fire at a yard on the same street.

Although the vehicles were found to be damaged, no injuries have been reported as a result of the late-night disturbances.

It has yet to be determined if the incidents are connected, however, police have said that they are treating the fires as deliberate.

Enquiries are ongoing with members of the public urged to share any information that they might have.

Detective Constable Barry Gourley, of Paisley CID, said: "Thankfully nobody has been injured as a result of this reckless behaviour.

"We are keeping an open mind that the two incidents may be connected and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

"I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have seen anything suspicious, to get in touch.

"Anyone with information should contact officers via 101 quoting reference 0138 of Monday, 23 May, 2022. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."