Around 100 racing pigeons were killed in an arson attack on pigeon lofts at allotments in Padiham, near Burnley.

The attack happened at around 2:45am last night (Sat 8th March) and two fire engines were on scene for nearly two hours.

Whilst the fire spread through one loft, fire fighters managed to save 80 birds from adjoining lofts.

This is the latest attack on pigeon lofts, which have been the target of numerous recent attacks.

If you know any fancier suffering from an act of arson or other criminalities, please check out the Pigeonbasics Fund.