POLICE in the Borders are appealing for information after a spate of wilful fires in Walkerburn.

Officers say the incidents, which "cannot be linked" happened between Friday, July 23 and Monday, August 16.

At about 4am on Monday, August 2 a blue Citroen Nemo was found burnt out outside a flat on Tweedholm Avenue East.

At around 1.30am on Friday, August 13 a red Ford Fusion sustained damage after being set on fire outside a flat also on Tweedholm Avenue East.

On the same day at around 10pm, a bin and items within a shed were set alight outside the local village hall.

There was no damage to the hall however the bin and shed suffered fire damage and will need to be replaced and repaired.

Then finally, on Monday, August 16, a report was received that a white Ford Fiesta had sustained minor fire damage whilst parked in a car park in Tweedvale Mills West, Jubilee Road.

Constable John Money, Scottish Borders Community Action Team, Peebles said: "Although there has been significant damage to two of the vehicles, thankfully no one has been injured, however, our concern, apart from the crime itself, is the fact that if any of the fires had spread to homes for example, then the outcome could have been much worse.

"Officers have been carrying out enquiries with regard to all the fires, however, no one has yet been traced. We cannot link the fires yet.

"Walkerburn is a small village and if you have any information that may help our investigation then please call.

WI am keen to hear from anyone who may have a door-bell camera, private CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area, especially between Friday 13, August and Monday 16 August."

Information can be passed to Police Scotland on 101 or via the online 'CONTACT US' page. Please quote reference number 1084 of August 16.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online reporting tool at crimestoppers-uk.org .