Barn blaze at Shropshire farm investigated by police
An investigation is underway after 700 bales of hay went up in flames in a barn at a farm near Shrewsbury.
West Mercia Police believe the fire was caused deliberately in a field at Berwick New House Farm in Upton Magna.
The blaze is thought to have been started in the early hours between 4.30am and 4.45am on October 16.
Considerable damage has been caused to the hay stored in the field and investigations are currently on-going.
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.
