Police launch appeal following multiple arson attacks on farms in Herefordshire

Two farms just miles apart reported barn fires in the early hours of Sunday (August 22) morning

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 1 min read
Crews attend barn fire in Woonton (Image by Peterchurch Fire Station)
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Crews attend barn fire in Woonton (Image by Peterchurch Fire Station)

Police are appealing for information following several arson attacks in rural parts of Herefordshire over recent weeks. On Sunday (August 23) alone, fires broke out at two farms just miles from...

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