POLICE are investigating a fire at a barn in Cornwall which they believe to be suspicious.

The fire brigade was called out to the scene, between Luxulyan and Ponce Mill, near Lostwithiel, at about 1.40am on Friday.

Three fire crews, two from Lostwithiel and one from Bodmin, used two hose reels to tackle the incident at the barn, which measured 18 metres by 10 metres.

The building contained a caravan, tractor and other machinery, all of which were destroyed in the blaze.

A spokesman from Cornwall Fire Brigade said that arson was suspected and the police had been informed.

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