An investigation is underway after a school at Eden was forced to close for the day for investigation and clean up after malicious damage to a number of classrooms.
Shortly after 5pm yesterday (Sunday 9 November 2020), police were called to a school on Imlay Street, Eden, following reports of people on the roof throwing rocks at windows.
Officers from South Coast Police District attended a short time later and found several classroom windows smashed.
Two boys were seen by police inside one of the classrooms, before they fled on foot in a southerly direction along Imlay Street, Eden.
Police located a 10-year-old boy at the intersection of Bass and Imlay Street, Eden. A second boy, aged 13, presented himself to police in the presence of his parents a short time later.
Both boys are currently assisting police with inquiries.
A crime scene was established at the school, which has been closed today due to extensive damage to classrooms.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
