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Arson attack at Somerset farm leaves farmer with estimated £100,000 bill

Avon and Somerset Police said they were treating the incident as deliberate which left a barn and its contents destroyed

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Police said a barn fire in Somerset has caused an estimated £100,000 in damages to a farm (Avon and Somerset Police)
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Police said a barn fire in Somerset has caused an estimated £100,000 in damages to a farm (Avon and Somerset Police)

Police in Somerset have confirmed an arson attack at a farm has caused £100,000 in estimated damages. Avon and Somerset Police said they were investigating a deliberate fire incident at a farm in Wiveliscombe...

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