THE journalist girlfriend of a man who died in a "targeted" New Year's Day fire attack on an East Dunbartonshire family home is fighting for her life in hospital.
Rebecca (Bex) Williams, 24, who works for both Capital and Heart Radio, is currently in a critical condition at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Her 23-year-old boyfriend Cameron Logan was killed during the dawn blaze at his solicitor father's semi-detached property in Milngavie.
Mr Logan and Ms Williams had been returning from a Hogmanay night out when the attack happened in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Mr Logan's parents, mum Cathy and father David, both 54, have been released from hospital after being treated for smoke inhalation.
David, a former company director of The Antonine Sports Centre in Clydebank, was a solicitor at Dyslexia Scotwest.
Police Scotland, who appealed for help in tracing those responsible, said the fire was set deliberately at the house in Achray Place and Mr Logan's body was discovered at around 7.25am.
The family dog died in the fire.
No details have been given on the specific cause of the fire but a police and fire service investigation determined that it was deliberate.
Officers are treating the case as murder and attempted murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Frew said: "Cameron had been out with his girlfriend celebrating Hogmanay and both had returned to his home in the early hours of the morning.
"Later that morning, a fire was set deliberately at the house.
"Cameron died at the scene. His parents, both 54 years of age, have since been released from hospital, however, his 24-year-old girlfriend remains in hospital where medical staff describe her condition as critical.
"Officers are still at the house carrying out inquiries and are also in the area speaking to neighbours and checking CCTV."
Forensics experts continued to work at the scene on Monday with large green covers draped over the front of the house.
A private ambulance was also seen leaving Achray Place on Monday morning.
Mr Frew urged anyone with information to contact police.
"Although it was early on New Year's morning, it's possible that people were about, maybe walking their dogs or out jogging in or near the area," he said.
Floral tributes have been placed at the scen with one neighbour placing a message with two love hearts drawn on it.
A note with the flowers read: "So truly saddened by your loss. A tragedy.
"Please let us know if there's anything we can help with. Lots of love."
Others have spoken of their shock.
John Hooper, 57, of Ardlui Gardens said: “I have known them for years and they are a lovely family.
“It’s absolutely shocking that one of the sons is dead.
“I just can’t believe someone would do something like that to them. "
Mark Williamson, 30, who is friends with Cameron’s older brother Blair, said: “It’s a dreadful thing to happen. Absolutely despicable.”
David McLory, 39, who grew up in the house next to the Logans said he couldn’t believe what had happened.
He said: “I’ve known them for 20 years and they are a really nice family.
“My heart goes out to them."
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