Peter Rabbit sculpture set on fire

Credit: Cheshire Fire and Rescue

Police are appealing for information following a suspected arson at Snugburys ice cream farm on Chester Road, near Nantwich.

Police were notified at quarter-to-six on Wednesday evening that a 38ft hay sculpture of Peter Rabbit on fire in the field adjacent to the farm.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and the fire was extinguished. An investigation has been launched and officers from Crewe Policing Unit are currently carrying out a number of enquiries in a bid to trace those responsible.

Inspector Stuart York said:

Station Manager Matt Barlow said:

  • Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 742 of 2 February.

  • Information can also be left anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.