BURGLARS broke into a school and stole 28 computers.

The theives targeted Buxton School in Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, over the weekend gaining access through a window in the roof to a second floor classroom.

The computers were all marked with the school's former name Tom Hood School.

Police said the school's CCTV will be checked for evidence.

It is the second burglary at a school within a week.

A projector was stolen from Downsell Primary, Downsell Road, Leyton, on Tuesday, December 7.

Anyone with information about the burglaries or the equipment is asked to contact Waltham Forest Police on 0300 123 1212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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