Worlingham Barn Fire Arson Appeal

Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 12:51

Police are appealing for witnesses and information about an arson at a barn in Worlingham, near Beccles.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information about an arson at a barn in Worlingham, near Beccles.

Nine fire crews from across east Suffolk had to help put the straw barn in Rectory Lane, which was destroyed in the blaze that started at around 6pm on Sunday 2nd April.

A group of young people was seen leaving the barn shortly before the fire was reported. One person has been questioned by police and bailed pending further inquiries.

Anyone with information, images or footage which could help the inquiry is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference number: 37/19157/23.

Smoke was still pouring from the scene on Monday 3rd April, as pictured here:

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