THREE people gained entry to a school and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage, say police.

Police said that three people gained entry to the Woodroffe School in Uplyme Road in Lyme Regis during the early hours of Thursday 7 July 2022 and caused damage to a school display and an office.

The estimated cost of the damage caused is between £2,000 and £2,500.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Police Constable Dan White, of West Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of the school during the early hours of Thursday 7 July.

“I would also urge anyone with further information that might assist our investigation to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220108575. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.