Schools warned of computer thefts

Schools in the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury area are being warned to be extra vigilant after IT equipment was taken from a number of sites.

The police warning follows a break-in at a school in Tredington and a number of burglar alarm activations.

A force spokesman urged schools to review their security arrangements - particularly with half-term coming up.

"We believe schools are being targeted because of amount of high-value items which are attractive to thieves."

Police are stepping up patrols in the area and would ask anyone who has any information to contact them.