A man has been arrested over an alleged wilful fire-raising incident in East Dunbartonshire.

A blaze broke out in a top-floor flat in School Lane, Lennoxtown, just after midnight on Tuesday.

Residents from four properties were evacuated from their homes, which were extensively damaged by the flames.

Police Scotland said a 22-year-old man had been arrested and is being held in custody.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.