VANDALS smashed nearly every window at Church Hill Middle School, causing up to £5,000 damage in the attack.

Police are now warning youngsters to stay away from school buildings out-of-hours after more than 50 windows were smashed at the Woodpiece Lane school between last Wednesday and Thursday.

Pc Brian Mortlemans, of north east police sector, said officers would be stepping up patrols around schools in the area.

He said: "I'm appealing for anyone with information to call either me or my colleagues in the north east sector at Redditch police on 08457 444888."

Pc Mortlemans said the school was surrounded by a high fence and no-one should be on the school grounds during the Easter break.