ARSON is suspected after two beehives were set alight, killing 40,000 bees.

North Yorkshire Police reported that the fire, in a field behind the Cavendish Pub, Embsay, near Skipton, took place btween February 23 and March2,

Police are appealing for information and are enquiring about CCTV footage nearby which may identify the suspect(s). Please quote NYP-03032021-0079.