A Perth mother has been left terrified after her car was deliberately firebombed in what police are treating as a targeted arson attack.
The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of the morning while the vehicle was parked outside her home in a residential area of the Scottish city.
Brazen Nighttime Attack
Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames. Fire crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, but the car sustained significant damage in the deliberate attack.
Police Scotland have confirmed they are treating the fire as wilful and have launched a full-scale investigation into the disturbing incident.
Community Shock and Fear
Local residents expressed their shock at the brazen attack, which has left the community feeling vulnerable. Neighbours reported hearing loud noises before discovering the vehicle ablaze.
"This was a reckless and dangerous act that could have had far more serious consequences," said a police spokesperson. "We're appealing to anyone with information to come forward immediately."
Intensive Police Investigation Underway
Detectives are currently conducting house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage from the area in hopes of identifying the perpetrators.
The investigation team emphasised that attacks of this nature are taken extremely seriously due to the potential risk to life and property.
Police have increased patrols in the area to reassure concerned residents while the hunt for those responsible continues.
