Police appeal after suspected arson in Cheltenham

It happened at a large derelict barn near Springbank Road in Hester’s Way on Wednesday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 17th Nov 2023

Police are investigating an arson incident in Cheltenham and are appealing for witnesses.

The blaze happened at a large derelict barn near Springbank Road in Hester’s Way - early on Wednesday morning.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and no one was injured.

But Gloucestershire Police say two boys and a girl were witnessed running from the area - and the incident is deemed as suspicious.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact officers on 101.

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