Children arrested over 200 hay bales fire
The boys aged 11 and 12 have been bailed while the investigation continues
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Two children have been arrested over a hay bale fire which reportedly caused £10,000 of damage.
The blaze, which began at 11:00 BST on Thursday, destroyed 200 hay bales and damaged a sheep feeder near to the Quarry Lane Roundabout between Marske-by-the-Sea and Saltburn in Teesside.
The boys, aged 11 and 12, were arrested in woodland near Saltburn before being questioned on suspicion of arson.
The pair have been released on bail pending further investigation, Cleveland Police said.
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