A FIRE in which two horses died in Sedgley is being treated as arson, with police appealing for witnesses. 

Police officers were called by firefighters to a stable building which was on fire on land off Queens Road at 2.30am this morning (Tuesday October 15).

Detectives are investigating the fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately. 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Sadly two horses died as a result of the blaze, while a third was rescued from the building.

"The incident is being investigated as arson and an investigation is now underway by detectives from Dudley Police."

Local neighbourhood inspector, Sarah Smyth, said: “This is a truly upsetting case for everyone involved and we understand the impact this has had on the owners as well as the wider community.

“We are urging everyone in the Queens Road and Turls Hill areas to get in touch if they know anything, saw anyone in the area or has footage that may help our investigation.”

If you can help, contact police on 101, quoting Crime reference number 20/922926/24 or use Live Chat online.