Witnesses sought following arson at alpaca farm

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack at an alpaca farm off the A272 in Rogate, near Petersfield.

The incident started in a storage area to the rear of one of the animal shelters, which was destroyed, between 7.45pm and 8.15pm on Monday 7 December.

Thankfully all of the alpacas were able to escape unharmed.

A suspect was seen to leave the scene as the flames took hold and police are appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened – or witnessed anything suspicious in the area around that time – to come forward.

You can report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1201 of 07/12.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.