VANDALS have struck at a Darlington primary school, leaving officials with a huge repair bill.

Springfield Primary School was targeted at the weekend, leaving staff facing a race against time to repair the damage before pupils return on Tuesday.

Windows were broken, picnic tables destroyed and fires lit in the grounds of the school, in Salters Lane South.

A school spokeswoman said: "It will take us a long time to clear up the damage."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681.