AROUND £80,000 worth of damage has been caused to a fairground ride after a trailer was set alight in the Dalmarnock area.

The trailer, which contained a section of the ride, was set on fire in a yard on Swanston Street sometime overnight between Thursday and Friday. 

Officers are now appealing for information about the incident and say they are keen to identify and speak to four youths who were seen in the area at the time. 

The teens are described as being two boys and two girls who were all aged around 14 or 15-years-old.  

Enquiries into what happened remain ongoing.

Detective Constable Ross McGill, from Shettleston CID, said: "This fire caused a great deal of damage to the trailer and its contents, although it’s fortunate it didn’t spread even further and cause more destruction.

"We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

"We’re also keen to speak with the four young people who were in the area, so would appeal for them to come forward or for anyone who can identify them to do so.

"If you believe you can assist our enquiries, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0155 of June 24.

"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous."