AN appeal has been launched after around 70 bales were set alight at a Borders farm.

Police say the incident happened at around 6.40pm on Saturday in Earlston.


Scottish Fire and Rescue Services attended and extinguished the fire.

 

Detective Constable Liam Myers of CID said: "Thankfully no-one was injured as a result of the fire.

 

“We are carrying out a review of CCTV to identify who is responsible. 

 

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 3126 of Saturday, October 5, 2024."