Two teenagers in court following stable arson

Two teenagers were due to appear in court earlier today in connection with the stable arson attack in which four horses died.

The blaze took place at around 11pm Monday night at Whalley Sough Farm. Wendy Dewhurst, who owned one of the horses that died in the fire told the BBC "I just can't understand the menatlity of people who can set fire to stables, especially with the animals in there".

Two boys aged 17 and 18 were due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates. Meanwhile, a third youth who was arrested in connection with the icident has been released on bail.

Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Andy Hulme, from Blackburn CID, told Lancashire Telegraph: “We are still appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

"I would like to speak to anybody who saw any suspicious activity in the Northumberland Close area between 10pm and 11.30pm on Monday to contact police. “