Thieves have clambered onto a primary school's roof and stolen its copper sheeting, police say.

The theft at Ysgol Llwyn yr Eos, Penparcau, on the outskirts of Aberystwyth happened at around 11pm on Saturday (September 30).

Police are now asking the public for help with their investigation into the theft which has left considerable damage to the roof.

Dyfed-Powys Police has not said how much copper was removed from the roof.

Anyone with information that could help officers is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police by quoting reference DP-20231001-165, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired can text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.