A TEIGNMOUTH school stepped in to help an elderly woman targeted by a milk thief.

In an eight-month period, her pintas were often stolen from the doorstep early in the morning.

But a Teignmouth Community School student, Dan Millward, designed, built and painted a secure metal box where the bottles can be stored.

Police Community Support Officer Saul Bunce declared: 'This is what working in partnership in the community is all about.