POLICE have released a description of a man they are "keen to speak to" following a deliberate car fire in Irvine.
The incident took place shortly before 3am on Tuesday, August 26, in the Dick Crescent area of the town.
Officers say that a white Hyundai ixc5 car was set alight before the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the blaze. No one was injured.
Police Scotland say that the fire is being treated as wilful and they are now keen to speak to a male who was spotted in the area around the time of the incident.
He is described as wearing dark trousers, light coloured footwear, a light coloured top and carrying an object at the time.
It is stated that he later left Dick Crescent and headed in the direction of Castlepark Circle.
Detective Sergeant Daniel Small said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking for the help of the public.
“Please check any private CCTV to see if you have captured anything that could assist with our investigation.
“If you were driving in the area around the time of the incident please also check dash-cam for something that could help officers.”
Anyone who may be able to assist is being asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0337 of Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Alternatively, a call can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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