Man charged following building fire on Glasgow’s Stoneyhurst Street: what residents need to know

A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a wilful fire at a vacant property on Stoneyhurst Street in Glasgow. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, 6 September 2026.

Incident response and court appearance

Fire crews and police attended the scene on Stoneyhurst Street following reports of the fire. Authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. Following a police investigation, the 48-year-old suspect was taken into custody and subsequently charged.

He is scheduled to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, 14 September 2026, to face charges in connection with the fire-raising incident.

Ongoing police activity

This incident follows a period of heightened police activity across the region. Local residents seeking further information on recent law enforcement operations in the area can review reports regarding recent arrests in the West of Scotland for broader context on related police investigations. Enquiries into the specific circumstances surrounding the Stoneyhurst Street fire remain ongoing.

Source: Police Scotland News