Young man dead and girlfriend in critical condition after 'deliberate' house fire hours after celebrating New Year's Eve
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A young man was killed in a deliberate house fire just hours after celebrating the new year with his girlfriend.
Cameron Logan, 23, died in the blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning, after celebrating Hogmanay with his partner.
His 24-year-old girlfriend is in a critical condition at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after suffering serious injuries.
Police Scotland said the fire was deliberately started at the family home in Achray Place, Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.
Mr Logan's body was discovered at around 7.25am.
(Photo: Paul Chappells/Daily Record)
(Photo: Paul Chappells/Daily Record)
His mum and dad have been released after treatment for smoke inhalation.
The family dog died in the fire.
No details have been given on the specific cause of the fire but a police and fire service investigation determined that it was deliberate.
Officers are treating the case as murder and attempted murder.
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Detective Chief Inspector Bob Frew 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 (no breed) also died at the scene.
"Officers are still at the house carrying out inquiries and are also in the area speaking to neighbours and checking CCTV."
Forensics experts continued to work at the scene on Monday with large green covers draped over the front of the house.
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(Photo: Paul Chappells/Daily Record)
A private ambulance was also seen leaving Achray Place on Monday morning.
Mr Frew urged anyone with information to contact police.
"Although it was early on New Year's morning, it's possible that people were about, maybe walking their dogs or out jogging in or near the area," he said.
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"I would appeal to them or indeed anyone who was near Achray Place, who saw activity at the house prior to or after the fire to contact police.
"Information can be passed to the Major Investigation Team based at Govan Police Office via 101 or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence."