Farmer distressed over burning of pigs in arson attack in Barnsley
They died after a barn was torched at Bleach Croft Farm, Barnsley Road, Cudworth, at around 7.30pm yesterday.
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Extensive damage was caused to the barn.
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Hide AdCRIME: Men with machete steal cash and tobacco from Sheffield shopPOLICE: Shoplifter jailed for stealing from shops in Sheffield city centreDetective Inspector Mark Monteiro said: "I would like to offer my reassurance that a full investigation is now ongoing and we are working in partnership with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue to pursue a number of lines of enquiry.
"At this time the incident is currently being treated as arson and I would encourage anyone who may have any information to please report it.
"This incident has caused extreme distress to the farmer owner and we are committed to establishing the exact circumstances.
"Did you see any suspicious activity in the area at the time of the incident?"
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 861 of May 15.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.