Landrover stolen and set on fire from estate near Salisbury

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 06:05

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen and set on fire, causing upwards of £100k worth of damage to a farm in Salisbury.

In a statement, police said, "Between 9pm on October 10 and 6am the following day, unknown suspects stole a grey 2003 Land Rover Defender from The Great Durnford Estate.

"This car was driven around south Wiltshire and it was located at around 6.30am burnt out in a hay store at Longford Farm, Odstock.

"The suspects set fire to a haystack, causing upwards of £100k worth of damage, as well as damage to an excavator and multiple farm gates.

"If you can share any information in relation to these offences, please contact 101 quoting reference 54240120016."

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