These photos show the shocking state of a primary school after it was struck by vandals. Red Lane Primary School posted on social media about the half-term incident on May 28. A series of photos in the post on social media show some of the damage done to the primary school on Red Lane, including to a school building and to a school bus in the playground, which became a 'Wellbeing Bus' after it was decommissioned and donated by Transport for Greater Manchester a number of years ago.
There was a lot of mud scattered in the playground and splattered on walls and windows. Rhian Driver, the headteacher, said: "As the summer months arrive we find ourselves in a familiar position. As a school we are saddened by the acts of vandalism at our school and we know our children, parents and supporters are too.
"Acts such as this mean time and money must be spent on repair and replacement which could be better spent. They are devastating for the staff who work so hard to make Red Lane the wonderful place it is." The incident is far from the first at the primary school as, around three years ago, 10 of its windows were broken and, around six years ago, some of it was burnt down in what was believed to be an arson attack.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the police are in the process of investigating the incident after Red Lane Primary School provided CCTV which it said showed those responsible for the vandalism. Sean Fielding, a councillor for Breightmet Ward, said: "I am disgus.
