Fundraiser launched after farmer's hay destroyed in suspected arson in Birstall
A farmer of a small holding has lost dozens of bales of hay and protective fencing for his animals, after a fire on Greengate Lane in Birstall that the family says Police and Fire investigators have deemed to have been started deliberately.
Skye Robbo is raising funds for her grandad, after a fire on Greengate Lane, Birstall, on 5th October destroyed around 50 bales of hay he had spent months making, along with fencing protecting his animals from the road, nearby cows were safely evacuated by fire crews.
A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said:
“We can confirm police were called by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service just before 8pm on Monday regarding a fire in Greengate Lane, Birstall.
It was reported that hay bales were alight. Officers attended to put a road closure in place.
It appears that the fire service is leading the investigation into the incident.”
