A police investigation is underway into a fire which destroyed an ice cream shop in Rutherglen.
Around 1am on Wednesday, a car was deliberately driven into the shop on Kyle Square and set alight, causing extensive damage to the premises.
Police and emergency services attended and surrounding accommodation was evacuated as a precaution.
Police enquiries into the fire are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are treating a fire at an ice cream shop on Kyle Square, Rutherglen, as suspicious.
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"Around 1.20am on Wednesday, 13 December 2023, a car was deliberately driven into the shop and the car set alight which has significantly damaged the shop premises as a result.
"Following a multi-agency response, surrounding accommodation was initially evacuated as a precaution. A flat immediately above the business is still affected with the householder seeking alternative accommodation.
"There have been no reports of anyone being injured. Enquiries are ongoing."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.20am on Wednesday, 13 December to reports of a building fire on Kyle Square, Rutherglen.
"Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to the scene, where firefighters extinguished a car well alight within the ground floor of a commercial premises.
“There were no casualties and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was safe."
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