An investigation has been launched after a wheelie bin and a traffic cone were deliberately set alight next to a church in Johnstone.

The incident took place at St Margaret's Church, in Graham Street, between 8.30pm and 9pm on Friday, October 20.

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Police confirmed it is being treated as wilful fireraising and enquiries are ongoing.

A police spokesperson said: "Four male youths were seen on CCTV to take a blue wheelie bin round to the side of the church and set fire to it, along with a traffic cone, causing damage to the bin and the cone. 

"If anyone was in the local area witnessed anything suspicious or has any information which will assist police with the enquiry, they are asked to contact 101, quoting incident number 3771 of October 21."