A "heart-broken" headteacher has described vandalism at a Huntingdonshire primary school after it was repeatedly targeted by vandals. 

Wintringham Academy Primary School said it was working with police after a "youths" caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the site. 

It has now urged parents and locals to remain vigilant after CCTV captured youths intimidating locals and "punching" its alarm system. 

Executive headteacher Tracy Bryden said the school was first targeted on November 13, when seven individuals threw "dog waste" at windows and the plaza. 

She told The Hunts Post: "Someone had emptied the dog waste bin and threw it at the doors and windows and the tiles on the building. 

"It was the most unpleasant situations to have to imagine and a caretaker had to clean it up to ensure that no children walked through, but there was so much that it couldn't be cleaned up in time. 

"Sadly, this wasn't the first incident and we were targeted. On November 19, a group of youths began kicking a ball against the tiles that cover the building and windows."

She added: "The tiles are delicate and can break which is why we display signage across the school instructing people not to kick balls, but thanks to the actions of these individuals, six tiles were broken while another ten were broken the day after."

Mrs Byrden described the damage to the school as shocking.Mrs Byrden described the damage to the school as shocking. (Image: Wintringham Academy Primary)

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said it was investigating a report of anti-social behaviour at the school. 

They added: "An investigation has been launched and enquiries continue which include checking any relevant CCTV. No-one has been arrested at this time.

"Anyone with information about this incident should contact police via the online reporting forms, webchat or by calling 101 and quoting CC-13112024-0223."

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Mrs Bryden said residents were forced to call the police after youths reportedly entered the building during an after-school event. 

She described the recent spate of incidents as "shocking" and urged any locals with information to contact police. 

She added: "It's going to cost a lot of money to put this damage right, money that would otherwise support our pupils' education. 

"Wintringham Primary Academy values its strong relationships within the local community and is appealing for support to help identify those responsible and to ensure these incidents stop.

"We urge parents, carers, and residents to discuss the importance of respecting public spaces with their children.

"The safety and well-being of our pupils and staff remain our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring our academy remains a welcoming and secure environment.

She added: "If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the school or Cambridgeshire Police. Together, we can protect our school and create a safe community for all."

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