A MAN has been charged with five accounts of wilful fire-raising in the Borders, say police.

It follows reports of several incidents in Walkerburn.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 29-year-old male has been charged with five accounts of wilful fire-raising following a number of recent fires in Walkerburn, Scottish Borders. 

“The male will be held in custody and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, August 30.

“We would like to thank members of the public for their assistance with our enquiries and anybody who may have further information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or via the “Contact Us” page using reference number  0054 27/08/2021.”