Liberal Democrat sign torched in Newbury

Suspected arson also sets fence ablaze

A Liberal Democrat sign was torched in Newbury this morning (Thursday), in a suspected arson.

One fire engine from Newbury Fire Station was called at 6am to the blazing sign at a Speen property backing onto Goldwell Park

The blaze also set fire to an adjacent fence panel.

Firefighters extinguished the fire with a hosereel and left the scene after 20 minutes.