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A 21-year-old woman had to be rescued from a flat in South Ayrshire after it was set alight.<\/p>\n

Police are treating the incident in Whiteford, Girvan, which happened at about 22:45 on Saturday, as attempted murder.<\/p>\n

A member of the public forced entry to the property to get the woman out.<\/p>\n

The male suspect was described as being in his late teens and wearing dark-coloured clothing and a black baseball cap. He was last seen running in the direction of Assel Place, Girvan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Det Con Gill Wilson said: “This was a dangerous and completely reckless act.<\/p>\n

“Luckily the woman was not injured, however, the consequences could have been much more serious. <\/p>\n

“We are working to trace the person responsible as soon as possible and I urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“If you were in the area on Saturday evening and witnessed anything suspicious or have any details or footage that will help our inquiries, please come forward.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n