Murder probe launched after man dies in New Year’s Day house fire

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A murder inquiry is under way after a man died in a ‘targeted and wilful fire’ on New Year’s Day

The man who died in a devastating house fire on New Year’s Day has been named by police as Cameron Logan. 

Mr Logan,23, had been celebrating the New Year with his 24-year-old girlfriend before returning to his family home.

He died in the blaze at the house in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, while his girlfriend was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow  with serious injuries.

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Police launched a murder inquiry after a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service determined that the fire was deliberate.

This is a truly terrible incident in which a man has died and another woman remains in a serious condition

Detective Inspector Martin Fergus

Mr Logan’s parents, David and Cathy, both 54, were both taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.

The family dog tragically died at the scene of the fire.

Emergency services were called to the house in Achray Place, Milngavie, at around 7.25am on January 1.

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The man who died at the house fire has been named by police as Cameron Logan

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Emergency services were called to the house in Achray Place, at around 7.25am on January 1

Specialist detectives and forensics experts have been carrying out investigations at the scene and police are appealing for information. 

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Frew, of the major investigations team said: “Cameron had been out with his girlfriend celebrating Hogmanay and both had returned to his home in the early hours of the morning.

“Later that morning, a fire was set deliberately at the house. Cameron died at the scene.

“His parents, both 54 years of age, have since been released from hospital, however, his 24-year-old girlfriend remains in hospital where medical staff describe her condition as critical.

“The family pet dog also died at the scene.

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Mr Logan’s girlfriend was taken to hospital with serious injuries

Detective Inspector Martin Fergus said: “This is a truly terrible incident in which a man has died and another woman remains in a serious condition at hospital following a targeted and wilful fire.

“Local residents are understandably shocked that a man has lost his life within the blaze, particularly given that it occurred on New Year’s Day, a time when families and friends come together and spend time with each other. 

“I want to reassure local residents that all is being done to trace the person or persons responsible, and to ensure that they are held to account for their actions. 

“Since the fire was first reported, there has been a substantial presence by the emergency services on Achray Place, including the force helicopter.

“Following the joint investigation which determined the fire was a deliberate act, specialist detectives and forensic services staff have remained at the scene as part of the murder investigation, supported by local uniformed officers. 

“Those local officers will also remain in the area to provide reassurance and we would ask local residents to approach those officers with any information they may have.“

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Mr Logan’s parents, both 54, were both taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation

Mr Fergus urged anyone with information to contact police. 

He said: “It is possible that local residents who were jogging, or walking their dogs, between 0700 hours and 0730 hours, are yet to speak with officers.

“It is also possible that passing motorists may have witnessed anything which may help our investigation. 

“You may have seen someone running away from the house at this time, or perhaps seen someone acting suspiciously in the area.

“As part of our broader investigation, any information could prove critical in tracing the person or persons responsible for this horrifying crime.”