POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of almost £20,000 worth of computers from a Bolton school.

The thieves broke into George Tomlinson School on Springfield Road, Kearsley, on Monday night. They had climbed on to the roof of the first floor building and used a pickaxe to make a hole and break in.

The thieves then broke into a cabinet inside a classroom and stole 10 Viglen computers. If anyone is offered these computers or has information about the theft, they should contact Farnworth CID on 0161 856 5840 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.