Scots car garage torched by feral youths as police probe fire

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Police are probing a deliberate fire at a car garage in Angus. Emergency crews were alerted to the incident at the Elder and Paton garage on John Street in Forfar on Thursday night.Images shared with the Record captured a gang of feral youths outside of the premises.The alleged culprits can be seen on the forecourt in front of a row of motors.Another picture shows the extent of the blaze, with charred remains inside the premises.Bosses at the garage have put up a £1000 reward for anyone who has any information on the incident.Police Scotland confirmed the blaze is being treated as a deliberate act and said their enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 9.20pm on Thursday, 13 February, 2025, officers received a report of a fire at a premises on John Street, Forfar.“There were no reports of any injuries.“The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.54pm on Thursday, 13 February, to reports of a fire within a commercial property on John Street in Forfar."Operations Control mobilised two appliances to the scene, and firefighters extinguished the fire."Crews then left the scene after ensuring the area was safe."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat