A SCHOOL in Lechlade was broken into over the weekend and money raised at a school fete was stolen.

Police are appealing for information after an office in St Lawrence Primary School was broken into and money raised at a fete on Friday was taken.

A spokesman for the school said: “We can confirm there has been a break-in at the school over the weekend and police are currently investigating. Proceeds from the school fete have been stolen and we are very disappointed.”

In response, staff of the town's Co-operative store on Station Road are hosting a Fun Day on July 4, with money raised to be gifted to the school.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting incident 57 of June 27.

You can also contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.