POLICE investigating a deliberate house fire in Milngavie that killed a man have thanked the community for their response to a recent appeal.
Officers were stopping and speaking to people in the East Dunbartonshire suburb on Sunday morning while carrying out a "stop and speak" operation, a week on since the incident.
Cameron Logan, 23, was killed in the fire at his family home on Achray Place in the early hours of New Year's Day.
His girlfriend Rebecca Williams, 24, known as Bex, is now in a serious condition in hospital after being injured in the blaze.
The fire also resulted in Mr Logan's parents being treated for smoke inhalation and caused the death of the family dog.
Officers stopped motorists and walkers in the area between 6.30am and 8.30am on Sunday to ask if they were in the area at the time of the incident exactly one week ago.
Detectives have issued various witness appeals, but they are particularly interested in finding a man reported to have been seen walking in Army combat clothing on the West Highland Way on the morning of the fire.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Livingstone from the Major Investigation Teams based at Govan Police Office said today:
"This morning’s operation was very positive and officers managed to speak to 45 motorists as well as 10 pedestrians (4 dog walkers, 5 walkers and 1 jogger) who were in Achray Place and the surrounding area.
"We will now assess any new information that could potentially assist with the investigation and help us catch the person responsible for this despicable crime.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has come forward to assist with the investigation so far.
"The response from members of the public and the local community has been excellent and I would continue to urge anyone who was in the area around the time of the fire, or who has any information about who is responsible, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team based at Govan Police Office on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.
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