Arson fear after fire breaks out in farmer’s field

Police are appealing for information on a fire they believe was started deliberately in a farmer’s field in Barnsley.

The fire broke out at around 5.50pm on Friday in a field between Royston Lane and Carlton fishing ponds in Carlton.

Police are appealing for information on two possible suspects, both white teenagers, around 15 years old, small. One wore an orange top and black jogging bottoms, while the other was dressed in black.

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Officers would also like to speak to four other youths whom they believe were in the area.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.