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Police appeal after car driven into school gates

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 16:31, Friday May 12th, 2023.
Last updated: 16:32, Friday May 12th, 2023

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CCTV footage showing a car hitting the main gates at White Rose Primary School. Credit: Gwent Police

Police are investigating criminal damage after a car was driven into a primary school’s main gates.

The incident happened at White Rose Primary School, Elliots Town, New Tredegar, at around 5.50am on Saturday March 25.

The school site was not accessed, but the Alfa Romeo car caused significant damage to the gates before driving off, Gwent Police said.

Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 2300097754. Gwent Police can also be contacted through direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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