THOUSANDS of pounds worth of damage has been caused to a Teignbridge primary school after intruders broke in overnight.

Kenton Primary School was targeted overnight between Saturday, August 15, and the early hours of Sunday, August 16.

The offenders forced their way into the school and caused extensive damage inside the building, Devon & Cornwall Police have said.

Detectives are now appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the break-in.

Officers are also urging residents to check CCTV, doorbell cameras and dash-cam footage for any evidence that could help identify those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via their website or call 101, quoting reference number 50260217688.