Five people are being interviewed by police after a case of suspected arson at a farm.

On Wednesday (July 20) a barn in Wards Road, Chipping Norton was reported to be on fire. 

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue were quick to respond to the incident and put the fire out.

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At the time, police believed the blaze was down to arson.

Yesterday (July 21) Thames Valley Police issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information which may assist their enquires.

Issuing an update this afternoon (July 22), Thames Valley Police has said five people have been identified as being at the scene and have been interviewed today.

Enquires are currently being completed.  

The force also thanked members of the public for coming forward with information related to the incident.

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

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