Inverness Fairways Business Park fire scene visited by white-suited team as investigations continue

Investigations into a massive blaze which destroyed five shops in Inverness are continuing with a team of white-suited investigators visiting the scene today.

A joint investigation involving Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was started following the fire at Fairways Business Park just after midnight on Sunday March 9.

A major hunt was also launched for a masked fire-raiser who deliberately drove a Skoda Octavia into the premises and then set the car and the building alight before running away towards Sir Walter Scott Drive.

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Police officers continue to maintain a presence at the scene.

The retail spaces were occupied by firms including SJ Travel Centre, Scottish Premium Seafoods, a Harry Gow bakery, and Hair Chic hairdressers.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact 101, quoting reference 0032 of 9 March. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give the information anonymously.

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