Hay bales were set alight in five arson attacks last week.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to five incidents between 7.50pm on Wednesday, September 17 and 11.20pm the next day.

Three arsons took place in Washford Glen, Ladygrove Loop and Cow Lane. A further two happened near the bridge off Hamble Road.

Council contractors had cut and baled the hay, which was awaiting removal.

Thames Valley Police only released information about the arsons yesterday.

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