YOUTHS are causing havoc at a school in Sedgefield.

Sedgefield Police said they have received several reports of youths scaling a large metal fence at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary School over the last week.

A police spokesperson said: "Youths appear to be gaining access by scaling the large metal fence around the school and are causing damage and anti-social behaviour once in the grounds.

"Anyone with any information as to who is responsible for these incidents please contact us.

"Please be reminded that should anyone be caught on school grounds outside school hours there is an offence of causing a nuisance on educational premises, which we could use."

  • Anyone with information should call the police on 101.