Police in Lanarkshire launch investigation after van deliberately torched

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Police in Coatbridge are appealing for help after a van was deliberately torched.The incident happened around 12.05am, on Friday night (April 22).Officers say the van was set alight on High Burnside Court with witnesses describing a suspect at the scene.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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