Fire Crews attacked

Shortly after 7:00pm, a local Fire Crew from Cumbernauld Community Fire Station were attacked by a group of youths as they were travelling to nearby Chestnut Avenue in the town, to undertake a Community Home Fire Safety Visit.

The attack which happened in Blackthorn Road, saw youths throw stones at the Appliance, causing damage to the vehicle's windscreen. No Firefighters were injured in the incident.

The crews immediately requested the assistance of Strathclyde Police.

Whilst the crews still carried out the Home Fire Safety Visit, on return to the Station the vehicle was inspected, and has had to be temporarily replaced in order for a replacement Windscreen to be fitted.

An investigation into the incident will be undertaken by Strathclyde Police.

There is no further information at this stage.