POLICE patrols are set to be increased in Welshpool after damage to a local primary school.

Welshpool Police are appealing for information after a number of occasions which have resulted in damage to the Welshpool Church in Wales, Maesydre School site.

A spokesman for Dyfed Powys Police said: “Welshpool Police are appealing for information in relation to damage at the old Welshpool Church in Wales, Maesydre School site.

“Unfortunately, on a number of occasions over the last week, persons unknown have broken into the school and caused a significant amount of damage inside the property.”

Anybody with information relating to the damage is urged to contact Welshpool Police on 101 quoting reference DPP/0006/12/05/2021/01/C.