Police appeal after deliberate barn fire in Wiveliscombe

Officers say it happened around midnight on March 17th

The barn fire
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 3rd Apr 2024

Police have launched an appeal for information after a deliberate barn fire caused £100,000 worth of damage in Wiveliscombe.

Officers say it happened at a farm off Taunton Road in the early hours of the 17th of March.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re appealing for information after a deliberate fire caused significant damage to a barn in Wiveliscombe.

"The incident happened at a farm off Taunton Road, sometime between midnight and 12.15am on Sunday 17 March.

"The damage to the barn and its contents is estimated at around £100,000.

"If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area around the time, or have information on who may be responsible, then please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224068762."

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