Vandals left a trail of destruction at a primary school and a nearby house.

They smashed a perspex cover off the bike shed, broke gardening equipment and dismantled a climbing frame at Elm Hall Primary School in Conrad Road, Witham, between 2pm on July 18 and 7.30am on July 20.

Suspects also smashed three windows at a neighbouring house which will cost £1,000 to fix.

Call Braintree police station on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.