Fire at derelict Glasgow primary school 'started deliberately'


Police believe that a fire at derelict Glasgow primary school was started deliberately.

Fire crews were called to the former St Mark's Primary School, near Tollcross Park, at around 2.15pm on Tuesday (22nd May).

More than 30 firefighters attended the incident and managed to bring the blaze under control but could not prevent it from suffering irreparable damage. It is now due to be demolished as it is deemed unsafe.

Detective Sergeant Roland Craig said: "I am anxious to speak to anyone who was in the area around 2pm yesterday afternoon and saw anything suspicious.

"Three male youths were seen at the school around the time of the outbreak of fire and I would ask them to come forward in order that they can be eliminated from this investigation."

A 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be conducted on all commercial properties in Scotland under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

If this fire risk assessment is judged to have not been carried out to a suitable extent, the Duty Holder for the establishment can face up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine.