Police discovered a cannabis farm after raiding a house metres from a primary school in Thornton Heath.

Officers found about 150 plants in two bedrooms after executing a drugs warrant in Northwood Road, near to David Livingstone Academy, on Tuesday.

It is understood they had to break through two doors, including an internal steel store, to get access following a tip-off.

The house's electricity supply had been rigged to bypass the meter.

Police, including forensic officers, remained at the house for much of the day.

No arrests have been made.

Chief Inspector Pete McGarry said: said: "My officers are actively listening to resident's problems, armed with this kind of information we can disrupt this kind of criminality.

"Croydon police has a zero tolerance approach towards drugs and we will continue to reduce crime and make Croydon a safer place to live, visit and work."