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Police investigate suspected arson incident which led to cow's death

South Yorkshire Police said the fire had led to more than £50,000 in damages

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Officers said the fire took place at a field on Storrs Mill Lane in the Cudworth area on August 13.
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Officers said the fire took place at a field on Storrs Mill Lane in the Cudworth area on August 13.

A cow has died in a suspected arson incident at a farm in Barnsley, leading to thousands of pounds in damages. South Yorkshire Police confirmed the potential arson incident took place at around 3.45pm...

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