Family flee firework blaze

A FAMILY were forced to flee their home after a firework set their porch ablaze.

Police in Drymen, Stirlingshire, are questioning a 23-year-old man in connection with 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.

Chief 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, an intiative aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour surrounding the use of fireworks.