A primary school in Walthamstow was burgled over the Christmas period.

Police are investigating the burglary at Hillyfield Academy in Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow.

The academy was broken into between December 23 and January 2 while pupils and staff were off for Christmas.  

Hillyfield Academy will open on Monday for the start of the new term.

Police have not released any further details.