Police are searching for two men who attempted to set fire to a housing association office in Glasgow, it has been announced.

It is understood the two suspects forced their way into the Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) premises in Ashgill Road, Milton on 05 December.

CCTV footage shows the men attempting to set fire to the door of the office at around 8:15pm.

However, the flames did not catch due to the bad weather.

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At approximately 10:10pm, the men returned and broke into the office, which they then set alight.

The fire caused substantial damage.

Detective Constable Katy Allan said: "We know from our enquiries that this was a targeted attack. The men, who had been sitting in a silver car opposite the building for some time prior to the incident, had the audacity to come back and set a fire again when the fist one didn't take full hold.

"They were obviously determined to inflict some serious damage to the building which will now be closed until enquiries and repairs are complete.

"As mentioned, the men had the engine running in the car prior to the fire and I am sure they would have been heard or seen by a neighbour for this reason."

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(LM/CD)