Police say they are close to identifying the “person responsible” for a fire that destroyed the Lundin Links Hotel in Fife.
The shell of the building is all that remains after the blaze on Thursday night.
Crews spent 17 hours battling the fire with locals later claiming it had been a “disaster waiting to happen”.
It was confirmed on Monday that the hotel will have to be demolished.
Police following positive line of inquiry
Now, officers in Fife have confirmed for the first time since the fire that they believe criminality was involved.
A tweet from Levenmouth Police said: “Another example of the devastation fire can cause.
“We’re following a positive line of inquiry to identify the person responsible, however would welcome any info from anyone who may have witnessed the events in Lundin Links about 8.40pm on Thursday August 18.”
Diversions in place
Inspector Matt Spencer, of Levemouth police station, said: “Inquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
“The A915 remains local access only between Cupar Road in Leven and Upper Largo, with long-term diversions in place via Cupar road and the A916.
“Drivers are urged to adhere to the closures and use alternative routes where possible.”
