POLICE in the Scottish Borders have launched an investigation into a deliberate fire which caused damage to public toilets.

The incident took place arourd 4pm on Tuesday November 1 2022.

Officers say that a bin, within the male public toilets at the Commonhaugh Car Park in Hawick was deliberately set alight.

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The floor and wall were damaged, and officers are now appealing for anyone with information to call 101 and quote incident number 2487 of 1 November.

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Alternatively if anyone has any information and wish to remain anonymous, information can be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org