Officers have said the consequences ‘could have been severe’.

Police are appealing for information after a lit firework was placed in a Highland letterbox just days ahead of Bonfire Night.

A lit firework was placed in the letterbox of an address on Deas Avenue in Dingwall around 7pm on Sunday, November 2.

It has been confirmed minimal damage was caused.

However, in a statement, a Police Scotland spokesperson said the consequences ‘could have been severe’.

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If you have any information, contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote PS-20251102-2751.

Highland crime: Police probe lit firework placed in letterbox at Dingwall property