Officers are appealing for information after a barn and hay bales were set on fire in Arlesey.

On Monday, May 29, between 8pm and 10pm, police received reports a blaze in Hitchin Road.

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It is believed that around six teenagers were in the area at the time, and officers are now asking for anyone with information to forward.

"The fire caused significant damage and could have caused serious harm," said PC Alex Rowe, investigating.

"If you have any information that could help our investigation, please contact us."

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If you have any information or CCTV footage, please contact Beds police by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 40/28598/23.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Also in Bedfordshire, a barn was set alight in Shillington back in April.