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Detectives in Hamilton are appealing for information following a "suspicious" fire.
The fire happened around 1.20am on Monday, October 12, within a flat on the town's Abbotsford Road.
The building was not evacuated and there were no reports of injuries.
Police said the fire was quickly extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Detective Constable Josh Spiers said: “We believe someone has forced entry into the flat and started a fire. Thankfully, no-one was injured but this could have had different consequences.
“Anyone who knows who was responsible should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0162 of 12 October. “