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Businesses torched in deliberate car fire in Inverness

Footage shows fire damaged units at Fairways Business Park in Inverness

Several business units in Inverness have been destroyed by fire after a car was driven into them and set alight.

Police said the Skoda Octavia was deliberately driven into the premises at Fairways Business Park just after at midnight on Saturday.

A man wearing dark clothing and a balaclava was seen running away from the scene towards the city's Walter Scott Drive.

Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. There are no reported injuries.

burnt out buildings and a burnt out car in front of them
Emergency services were called to Fairways Business Park just after midnight

Properties including a baker and a hairdresser were destroyed in the blaze. An indoor go-kart centre and golf driving range appear to have avoided damage.

Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing and the fire was being treated as wilful.

Det Insp Christopher Macleod said: "This was a reckless act and it is imperative that we find the person responsible.

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time, or who has dashcam or other footage, to contact police."