Three youths charged in connection with fire at Renfrewshire primary school


Emergency services were called at around 8pm on Saturday
Three youths have been charged in connection with a fire at a Renfrewshire school.
Emergency services were called to Bishopton Primary School, on Old Greenock Road, at around 8pm on Saturday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) extinguished the blaze and there were no reports of any injuries.
Police Scotland said in a statement on Tuesday: “Three male youths have been charged in connection with a wilful fire in Bishopton.


“The incident happened at a premises on Old Greenock Road around 8pm on Saturday, 11 April, 2026.
“There were no reports of any injuries. A report will be sent to the relevant authority.”
A spokesperson for Renfrewshire Council said: “We can confirm there was an incident of vandalism at Bishopton Primary School on Saturday, April 11, which is being investigated by Police Scotland.
“Repair works to replace doors damaged are under way.”
