Six youths caught trespassing at closed Dorset private school

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 07:58 · Archive

Six youths wearing balaclavas were caught attempting to break into Leweston School near Sherborne on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the private school following reports of youths trespassing on the grounds and attempting to gain access through a window. Officers from Sherborne Neighbourhood Policing Team and response officers from Dorchester attended the scene at 1.15pm.

Police located the youths involved and recorded their details. Parents or guardians were contacted and attended to collect them. One youth was transported home by police. No charges or further action is mentioned in the reports.

The break-in attempt occurred just days after Leweston School announced its permanent closure. The century-old Catholic boarding and day school posted the announcement on Tuesday, 27 October, stating it would not reopen after the October half-term holiday. The school apologised for the short notice given to pupils, their families and staff.

All Leweston pupils were offered places from Monday, 2 November at schools within the Inspired Learning Group, including Clayesmore School and Sunninghill Prep.

Dorset Police said officers would continue to work with staff at the school and patrol the area to help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. The force stated it would 'take positive action where offences are identified' and thanked the community for reporting concerns.

How it is being reported

• Balaclava-clad youths in break-in bid at closed private schoolPolice were called to a closed down private school in Dorset after six youths wearing balaclavas tried to break inBournemouth Echo · 30 Oct, 07:26
• Youths caught trespassing on closed school groundsPolice say six youths wearing balaclavas were caught trespassing on the grounds of Leweston School.BBC Dorset · 29 Oct, 21:23
• Balaclava-clad youths in break-in bid at closed private schoolPolice were called to a closed down private school in Dorset after six youths wearing balaclavas tried to break inDorset Echo · 29 Oct, 16:41

In this story: Leweston School · Sherborne · Dorset Police · Clayesmore School · Sunninghill Prep · Inspired Learning Group

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