Youths set Scots school alight then wait for firefighters


The fire caused “significant damage” to the roof and top floor of Woodfarm High School in Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire.
No-one was injured in the blaze, which started at around 10.30pm on Friday.
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Hide AdPolice are appealing for information about the incident, which was captured on CCTV.
Detective Constable Stephen Walker of Govan CID, said: “The youths are seen on CCTV climbing up the side of the building and then onto the roof where they deliberately start a fire. They are then seen on Robslee Road, where they are joined by another male, watching the fire service attend to put out the blaze.
“Thankfully, no-one was injured in the fire.
“These youths have absolutely no regard for their own safety, nor the property or the cost or disruption their actions have caused.”