Ex-Royal Marine and Cowfold businessman left with £150,000 of damage after suspected arson attack on his birthday
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An ex-Royal Marine has suffered £150,000 damage to his Cowfold business after a burglary and suspected arson attack on his birthday.
Tree surgeon Dan Holder, 33, said the break in cost him £26,000 in hand tools, £95,000 in larger machinery as well as other expenses to fix equipment.
Dan, who has seven people working for him, added: “I just felt sad for the guys.
“We worked really hard to build up to what we are now.
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Hide Ad“To basically see it all go up in flames all for the sake of a few chainsaws.
“It’s just a massive waste. So much effort, so much money – to see it all just burn away.”