400 tonnes of hay ablaze in Tabley Barn fire.

Inferno: Picture courtesy of Peter Brain

Police are seeking information in connection with a huge barnfire that drew heavy support from the Cheshire fire service

At approximately 18:00 hours on Friday 2nd October 2009 a fire occurred in a barn at Sudlow Farm in Tabley. Four hundred tonnes of hay caught fire, it is not known at this time if this was started deliberately.

However, just prior to this fire a vehicle similar to a RED FORD FIESTA was sighted hanging around the area with two youths on board.

The barn in which the fire occurred backs onto Tabley Mere. If you have been using Tabley Mere in the last few days and have sighted such a vehicle or have any information please contact KNUTSFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM ON Tel 0845 458 6380