Police to investigate suspected 'arson' involving 70 hay bales

“We are carrying out a review of CCTV to identify who is responsible"

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Police Scotland have launched an investigation after 70 hay bales were set on fire at a farm in Scotland. (Generic)
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Police Scotland have launched an investigation after 70 hay bales were set on fire at a farm in Scotland. (Generic)

A farmer has had 70 hay bales set alight in Berwickshire. Police Scotland's Scottish Borders team said the incident of rural crime had taken place at 6.40pm on Saturday (October 5) in Earlston. Firefighters...

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