POLICE are appealing for witnesses after £20,000 of computer equipment was stolen from a primary school.

Burglars broke into the Whinney Banks Infant School, in Fakenham Avenue, Middlesbrough, and took computers, printers and film projectors.

Police believe the theft took place between 5pm on April 17 and 8am on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on (01642) 303126.