Animal shelter destroyed in arson attack at alpaca farm off A272

Thankfully, all of the alpacas were able to escape unharmed after the fire off the A272 in Rogate, near Petersfield.

In a witness appeal today (Tuesday, December 22), a spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "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, December 7.

"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 information to the police 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.

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