Children arrested over 200 hay bales fire

10 October 2025

Tom BurgessNorth East and Cumbria

News image — The boys aged 11 and 12 have been bailed while the investigation continues

Tiegan Stoker A field filled with hay bales is on fire with a large plume of white smoke. All of the bales in the centre of the image have been completely burnt. Two adults can be seen standing nearby. — The boys aged 11 and 12 have been bailed while the investigation continues

Two children have been arrested over a hay bale fire which reportedly caused £10,000 of damage.

The blaze, which began at 11:00 BST on Thursday, destroyed 200 hay bales and damaged a sheep feeder near to the Quarry Lane Roundabout between Marske-by-the-Sea and Saltburn in Teesside.

The boys, aged 11 and 12, were arrested in woodland near Saltburn before being questioned on suspicion of arson.

The pair have been released on bail pending further investigation, Cleveland Police said.

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