Picnic bench destroyed in arson attack at Wiltshire country park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

A picnic bench at Barton Farm Country Park in Bradford on Avon was destroyed in a fire over the weekend. The charred remains have been fenced off whilst an investigation continues.

Bradford on Avon Town Council branded the incident a 'mindless arson attack'. A council spokesperson said on Monday 12 October: 'We're deeply upset and disappointed by the mindless arson attack on a picnic table at Barton Farm Country Park this weekend. It's upsetting to see damage caused to a space that means so much to our community.'

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service was called to the scene at 11.02pm on Saturday 10 October. One crew from Trowbridge attended and used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire, with the stop at 11.28pm. The council thanked the fire service for their swift response.

The town council has urged anyone with information on the incident to contact police.

How it is being reported

• ‘Mindless arson attack’ at Wiltshire country park sparks angerA bench at a Wiltshire country park has been destroyed in an incident branded by the council as a “mindless arson attack”.Wiltshire Times · 12 Oct, 15:12
• ‘Mindless arson attack’ at Wiltshire country park sparks angerA bench at a Wiltshire country park has been destroyed in an incident branded by the council as a “mindless arson attack”.Gazette & Herald · 12 Oct, 15:12

In this story: Barton Farm Country Park · Bradford on Avon · Bradford on Avon Town Council · Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service

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