Police are hunting two bearded men who caused £600 worth of damage to a Colchester school’s swimming pool during an overnight break-in.

The pair ripped back the cover of the outdoor swimming pool at St Mary’s School for Girls in Lexden Road before having a swim and leaving in the early hours of Sunday.

They caused £600 worth of damage, Essex Police said.

Both men are described as white and in their mid-to-late 20s. One had long dark hair on top, shaven on the sides and a full dark beard and was wearing a white vest with a white shirt and dark trousers.

The other man had short dark hair, a short dark beard and was wearing a dark top and trousers.

Call police with information on 101.