Police investigation launched after car targeted in fire attack at HMP Grampian
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in a deliberate attack in the car park of HMP and YOI Grampian in Peterhead on Wednesday.
At around 12.35pm, two people riding a dark-coloured motorbike were seen to approach and throw a liquid over a car before driving off in the direction of the town's South Road.
No one was injured following the incident, but the car sustained minor damage.
Officers are viewing CCTV and making local enquiries. At this time, the only description of the suspects is that they were wearing dark clothing and one was wearing a white crash helmet.
Detective Sergeant Richard Cooper of Ellon CID said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the prison who may have seen the incident take place or the two people on the motorbike drive off.
"They sped out of the area so may have been caught on the dash-cam of passing motorists.
“If you have footage that may assist our investigation or indeed any details that could help our enquiries, then please call officers via 101 and quote reference number 1459 of Wednesday, July 26, 2023.”
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
