A MANHUNT is underway for vandals who deliberately torched two cars in a late-night attack.

A silver Renault Scenic and a grey Ford Focus have been 'extensively damaged' after being targeted by firebugs in a car park.

The incident took place on McGregor Road in Cumbernauld on Saturday night and was reported to police at around 11pm.

Cops are now scouring CCTV footage to track down who is responsible and urging any witnesses to come forward. 

Detective Constable Derek Wilson said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have heard or seen something around 11pm last night.

"Did you see anyone hanging around or anyone running off?

"Any small detail could prove significant in our investigation so please do pass it on.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4763 of August 13, 2022.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can remain anonymous.