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Appeal for footage of car used in shops fire attack

BBC The burnt-out shell of the retail unit at Inverness' Fairways. The signs of a hairdresser, travel agents and a bakers are just visible.BBC
The car used in Saturday's attack is under blue tarpaulin next to business units destroyed in the attack

Detectives have appealed for CCTV and dashcam footage of a car used in a fire attack on shops in Inverness.

Police said the dark grey Skoda Octavia was deliberately reversed into units at Fairways Business Park and set alight just before midnight on Saturday. A man wearing a balaclava was seen running from the scene.

The premises of four businesses were destroyed.

Police Scotland has sought footage on the nearby Sir Walter Scott Drive and from Druid Temple, a housing estate close to the business park.

Det Insp Caroline MacKay said it was possible the car was captured on CCTV and dashcams between 23:30 and midnight on Saturday.

Appealing for information, she said: "There may be images which could prove vital to our investigation.

"If you saw anything, or anyone, acting suspiciously then please do get in touch with us."

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