Arsonists thought to have started large hay bale fire near Shrewsbury

Police investigating a hay bale fire at a farm in Upton Magna near Shrewsbury believe the cause was arson.

Arsonists are thought to have started the fire in a field at Berwick New House Farm in Upton Magna, between 4.30am and 4.45am on Sunday.

Considerable damage was caused to 700 bales of hay stored in the field and investigations are currently ongoing.

Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity within the area or has any information which could help with their enquiries.

Anyone with information who has yet to contact police is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident 135s of 16 October.

Alternatively, if you want to give information but don’t want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers.org.uk . Crimestoppers are not part of the police, when you contact them you won’t be identified. The only person who knows you have given information is you.