Vandals break into Selby school and trash classroom with paint

Police are hunting for four vandals who broke into a school and trashed one of the classrooms.

They caused ‘considerable damage’ after forcing their way into Selby High School on Leeds Road.

It happened between 12.15am and 12.25am this morning (Tuesday) when four suspects trespassed onto the school grounds.

They broke into the textiles room by forcing a fire door and causing considerable damage within the room by throwing paint all over it.

The suspects are believed to have accessed and left the school grounds from Fairfax Avenue.

A bike was located on Fairfax Avenue which the police now have in their possession.

Happy school return ‘ruined’

“This matter is being treated seriously, after months of most children being forced to stay away from school,” a spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said.

“What should be treated as a happy return has now been ruined for some children thanks to the selfish and inexplicable actions of those involved.”

Police are asking for the public’s help with their investigation.

The spokeswoman said: “In particular, we are appealing to local residents, did you see or hear anything around the time of the burglary?

“Did you see anyone leaving the scene? Do you have any CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell camera footage that may have captured something?

“We are also appealing to parents/guardians and family members, did your child go out during the night? Did they have paint on their clothing when they returned?”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police.

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