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‘This is not okay’ – farmer’s upset after arson attack on farm

byDaniel Jae Webb
14 April 2025 • 4.41pm
‘This is not okay’ – farmer’s upset after arson attack on farm
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An arson attack on a farm in Faringdon is being investigated by the police.

Emergency services raced to reports of a large fire on Church Path Farm at around 7pm on Friday evening (11 April).

Firefighters worked to bring the raging blaze under control for several hours.

Farmer Amy Shoemake believes a group of youths, who were seen nearby shortly before the fire, are responsible for it.

‘We witnessed a group of youngsters making their way up here 15 minutes before getting a call about this and we will be accessing CCTV footage from along Church Path’, she wrote on Facebook.

Adding: ‘This is not okay. Please be better.’

Thames Valley Police has launched an investigation into the incident, with Detective Sergeant Michael Fogg issuing a statement.

He said: ““This reckless and dangerous incident of arson has caused a significant financial loss to the farmer as well as causing issues with feed for his animals.

“I would like to hear from anybody who has dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell camera footage that has captured the incident to please contact us.

“You can make a report via our website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 43250177950.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”


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