Police probe after vehicle found on fire near Much Wenlock school

Police in Much Wenlock are appealing for information after a vehicle was found burnt out near the town’s school which may have been stolen from a rural address the night before.

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Police say a vehicle was reported stolen from Hunters Gate, Much Wenlock on Thursday which was taken some time overnight between 10.00pm and 6:30am.

Officers say a fire involving a vehicle of the same type was reported by Shropshire Fire & Rescue at around 7am on Thursday morning in a field near William Brookes School.

Much Wenlock Police said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether these incidents are linked.This forms part of our ongoing work to tackle vehicle crime, which remains a priority in line with national NPCC crime prevention campaigns and local community safety priorities.

“We understand incidents like this can cause concern within the community. Please be reassured that Safer Neighbourhood Teams are actively investigating and working with partner agencies to identify those responsible and prevent further incidents.

“If you saw anything suspicious, have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, or have any information that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch via 101 or online quoting 00089_I_25062026.”