A MAN has been left distraught after firebugs destroyed his "pride and joy" one-of-a-kind car. 

Cops have launched a probe after the motor was ruined when thugs torched a stolen vehicle in his Lanarkshire street - only for that car to run down the road and into the victim's "show room" model. 

Emergency services rushed to St Stephen's Avenue, Rutherglen, in the early hours of Thursday morning but were unable to save the man's motor. 

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Police enquiries have found that the vehicle set alight was stolen between Saturday, 16 and Sunday 17, May, 2020, from Brackenbrae Road, Glasgow.

The other vehicle was a 26-year-old car belonging to a collector that was in mint condition. 

Two men were caught on CCTV running away from the scene in the direction of Craigard Place. They were both of slim build and wearing dark coloured tracksuits. 

Detective Constable John Law of Lanarkshire CID said: “This was a reckless and dangerous act of wilful fireraising in our community. 

“Not only was a stolen car destroyed but the pride and joy of an innocent man, his show room condition collectors car which he has had for a quarter of a century, was also destroyed. 

“Thankfully no one was hurt, but the devastation wilful fireraising leaves behind is clear to see. 

“We are keen to trace those responsible as soon as possible and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen the two men caught on CCTV running away from the area around the time of the fire. 

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“I would encourage you to check private CCTV and any dashcam footage and provide anything of relevance to police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 0074 of Thursday, 22 October, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 088 555 111.