Suffolk events company hit by 'heartbreaking' arson attack vows the show will go on

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Four tents or tipis were targeted in the attack which took place in a field outside Ipswich.

Four tipis belonging to Events Under Canvas were set alight on Sunday evening in a field off the A12 at Capel St Mary near Ipswich.

She said: "It's really sad and frustrating as it takes a lot of time and effort to build them. It would be even more heartbreaking if it was someone's wedding. Ms Ackerley said the fire itself was captured on CCTV at the site but whoever started it managed to avoid the cameras.Ms Ackerley posted on her Facebook page saying: "Come and support us and see how we don’t let senseless criminals get the better of us ."Events Under Canvas organises weddings and events throughout the region and has just won a local award for Growth Business of the Year.

The business provides tents for up to 20 weddings and events a week in summer and usually does 400 across the year.

 

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