Bin set alight at Dundee primary school

Fire crews attended Longhaugh Primary School on Sunday afternoon after a bin was set on fire in the playground.

Emergency services received the call just before 3pm on Sunday.

Pictures at the scene show a large orange blaze near one of the school windows.

Locals reported seeing at least three fire engines at the school along with police officers.

It is not yet known if the fire is being treated as wilful.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to Longhaugh Primary School on Lothian Crescent at 2.51pm on Sunday to a bin on fire.

“We left the scene at around 3.15pm.

“Police were informed of the incident.”

Police investigating incident

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were alerted to a fire at a premises on Longhaugh Road, Dundee on Sunday.

“The fire has been extinguished.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

A spokesperson for Dundee City Council said: “We would encourage anyone with information to contact Police Scotland.”