A fire that destroyed a barn in Bowcombe on the Isle of Wight is no longer being investigated by police, it has been confirmed.

 

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Bowcombe Farm Lane, on the outskirts of Newport in the early hours of December 1.

At least 10 pumps and two water carriers attended, just before 12.30am, alongside crews from Hampshire.

Appliances from Newport, Cowes, Freshwater, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor were all there.

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The fire destroyed 90 per cent of the derelict barn, with the roof collapsing.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed it was called by the fire service at 1.26am.

Slide to see the barn before and after the blaze.

At the time, police said the blaze was being investigated as a possible arson.

After investigating, the force said it had not identified a cause or anyone who may have started a fire deliberately.

Officers said the matter has been filed.