A group of young men are wanted by police after a spate of reports of criminal damage at a Preston high school.

Preston Police say there have been numerous items damaged at Sir Tom Finney Community High School.

The Ribbleton Hall Drive school has seen holes put in a poly tunnel, glass being smashed at a green house, concrete poured out into a shed and taps left running overnight.

PC Canavan from Preston Police said: “The cost of repairs is significant and furthermore this prevents the school from moving forward with its plans in horticulture & enterprise education.

“These practical studies are hugely important to students to support them to develop essential skills that will help them in the future. The Sir Tom Finney Community is a high school that caters for a wide range of diverse special educational needs, learning difficulties and disabilities.”

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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting SA1709188 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to pass information anonymously.