'Extensive damage' caused during burglary at Cornish infant school
Police are appealing for witnesses as hundred of pounds worth of equipment is destroyed.
Extensive damage has been caused to a Cornish primary school following a burglary just before Christmas.
Police say offenders entered several play sheds at Biscovey Nursery and Infant School in Par, located in the grounds.
Officers believe it happened sometime between 8pm on Thursday 17 December and 6.50am on Friday 18 December.
Substantial damage was caused to the sheds and the equipment inside, and paint was poured over the playground.
Offensive graffiti was also drawn inside the sheds.
Police are appealing for witnesses and are asking for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around the school at the time of the offence to contact them.
"Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary where extensive damage was caused at Biscovey Nursery and Infant School in Par.
"Offenders entered a number of play equipment sheds in the school grounds sometime between 8pm on Thursday 17 December and 6.50am on Friday 18 December.
"Extensive damage was caused to the sheds and the equipment inside, and paint was poured over the playground. Offensive graffiti was also drawn inside the sheds.
"Police are investigating and asking for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around the school at the time of the offence to contact police.
"Please email 101@dc.police.uk or telephone 101, quoting crime reference CR/105561/20."
Spokesperson, Devon and Cornwall Police