Man arrested for East Sussex barn fires

A man has been arrested in connection with a series of barn and hay bale fires in Lewes and Wealden.
By Connor Gormley
Published 9th Jan 2022, 14:44 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2022, 14:56 BST
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Police say the fires were deliberately set, targeting roadside barn and hay bale stocks at farm locations in Beddingham, Alfriston, Tarring Neville and Litlington between November 2 and 7.

Officers from the Rural Crime Team arrested an 18-year-old man yesterday (January 8) on suspicion of committing arson and conspiracy to commit arson. He has since been interviewed and released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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Sergeant Attfield from the Rural Crime Team said: "This is a highly destructive crime that impacts our farming community and livestock supplies.

A man has been arrested in connection with a series of rural fires. Photo: Dan JessupA man has been arrested in connection with a series of rural fires. Photo: Dan Jessup
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of rural fires. Photo: Dan Jessup

"Our investigation continues and we are again appealing for witnesses to any suspicious activity seen in the Beddingham, Litlington, Alfriston and Tarring Neville areas from 2 to 9 November last year."

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the police online or by calling 101 244 of 07/11, Members of the public can also contact the the independent charity crimestoppers and leave an anonymous tip.