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Police hunt six teenagers they want to talk to in connection with Arlesey barn fire on Hitchin Road following hay bales being set alight

By Layth Yousif 7th Jun 2023

Police are appealing for information after a barn was set on fire in Arlesey. CREDIT: Nub News
Police are appealing for information after a barn was set on fire in Arlesey. CREDIT: Nub News

Police are appealing for information after a barn was set on fire in Arlesey.

On Monday (May 29) between 8pm and 10pm, police received reports of a fire in Hitchin Road after hay bales were set alight.

It was believed there were around six teenagers in the area.

PC Alex Rowe, investigating, said: "The fire caused significant damage and could have caused serious harm.

"If you have any information that could help our investigation, please contact us."

If you have any information or CCTV footage, please contact us by calling 101 or using our online reporting tool and quote reference number 40/28598/23.

You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org

     

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