Police appeal for witnesses after fire destroys barn in Eling

Hampshire Police are appealing for information following an incident of arson on Coles Lane.

Author: Rebecca SinclairPublished 15th Dec 2024

Hampshire Police are appealing for information following an incident of arson at a farm in Eling near Totton.

The fire was started some time between 6:15pm and 9pm on Thursday in a barn at a farm on Coles Lane.

The barn, and farming equipment inside, was completely destroyed by the fire.

The farmer managed to move a number of cattle to safety and no animals were harmed.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information about the fire to come forward and to contact them either online or on 101.

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