31/07/2014

Investigation Launched After Lead Stolen From School Roof

An investigation is underway after lead was stolen and a window smashed at Springfield Primary School sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning.

It is understood that maintenance staff discovered that lead flashing had been stolen from parts of the roof.

This was followed by finding a smashed window and the remnants of around 40 rocks that are believed to have been thrown at the school building.

Police are appealing for information about the criminal damage and can be contacted via the non-emergency number 101 at Woodbourne Police Station.

(MH/CD)

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