Man arrested after wilful Aberdeen fire-raising incidents

A man has been arrested in connection with wilful fire-raising incidents in an Aberdeen beauty spot.

Separate blazes have been dealt with by Scottish Fire and Rescue in the Tullos Hill and Redmoss area of The Gramps in recent days.

Police appealed to the public for information and extra police patrols have been taking place.

The 18-year-old man is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Insp Chris Kerr of the Torry Community Policing Team said: "We are very grateful for the information that we have received from members of the public so far, and I would urge anyone who thinks they may have encountered any suspicious activity in the area during this period to contact us."