TWO Stockton schools have been broken into by thieves.

Burglars struck at Newtown School, near the town centre, and Saltergill Primary School, in Kirklevington, on Tuesday night.

A safe containing a small amount of cash was stolen from Newtown school's office. Nothing was missing after the raid on Saltergill school although the office was broken into.

Anyone with information on the incidents, which are not linked, should call Stockton police on (01642) 326326.