Family forced to flee Stirlingshire home after firework sets porch ablaze

Published on Tuesday 2 November 2010 14:46

A FAMILY were forced to flee after a firework set their porch ablaze at their home in Drymen, Stirlingshire.

Police were questioning a 23-year-old man over the incident on Sunday morning.

Chief Superintendent Davie Flynn condemned the "reckless" act, which he said put the family-of-five in danger.

The parents and three children, who were asleep in their beds, evacuated the home after being woken by smoke alarms.

Ch Supt Flynn, of Central Scotland Police, said: "It is beyond belief that someone would be so reckless as to set off a firework in the direction of a family home in the early hours of the morning while they slept.

"We are currently questioning a 23-year-old man and our inquiries are continuing."

Last week the force launched Operation Alamo to tackle anti-social behaviour surrounding the use of fireworks.

The officer said: "As we head into the second week of Operation Alamo, I'm saddened that our message is clearly not getting through to some parts of our communities.

"While we have only had three crimes reported since the start of the operation on Friday, this incident in Drymen was extremely dangerous and could have had far more serious consequences."