Overview

• Officers say the fire at Deepdale Farm in Loftus broke out between 5:30pm and 6pm on Monday, September 15.
• Police are investigating the incident as an arson attack, with enquiries and reassurance patrols underway.
• Members of the public are urged to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 177214 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
• About 500 hay bales were involved and damage is believed to total tens of thousands of pounds, though no injuries were reported.
• Cleveland Fire Brigade deployed 14 appliances over the course of the incident, with two engines and two jets remaining on Tuesday to fully extinguish the fire.