A suspicious fire at a farm in East Lothian has destroyed around £30,000 worth of hay.

The blaze ripped through Adniston Farm, Macmerry, at 7.30pm on Wednesday.

Approximately 1000 bales of hay were set alight and destroyed.

A police investigation has been launched and officers believe the fire was started deliberately.

Detective sergeant Jamie Gilmore said: "Whoever was responsible for this reckless act has left the farmer considerably out of pocket by completely destroying a large quantity of hay that was used either to feed livestock, or to be sold on.

"Anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around Adniston Farm on Wednesday evening should contact police immediately.

"We would also ask that anyone who can help us identify the culprits, or who has any other information relevant to this investigation, gets in touch as a matter of urgency."