Vandal-hit school shuts after car set ablaze and forced into building

A SCHOOL in Waterford has been closed after vandals set a car alight and forced it through the rear entrance of the building, causing tens of thousands of euro in damage.

Management at the Mercy Convent secondary school for girls was left with no alternative but to close the school to carry out remedial works, leaving 700 students without tuition.

Three units of the fire service arrived at the school in Ozanam Street at about 3am yesterday and spent two hours bringing the fire under control.