THREE teenagers have been arrested after a number of deliberate fires in open spaces were started in Tadely.

As previously reported in the Gazette, firefighters were called to Wigmore Common on April 22, where two fires had started.

A further fire in the open was then started three days later between 3.20pm and 4.30pm on Thursday, 25 April.

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy from Baughurst, a 17-year-old boy from Tadley and another 17-year-old boy from Baughurst, on suspicion of arson.

The three teenagers have since been released but remain under police investigation.

If anyone has any information which may aid the police investigation are asked to contact 101 quoting reference 44190142305.