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Co-op smashed as raiders target cash machine

News imageAnt Saddington/BBC A police cordon is in front of a Co-op and has taped off the building as the entrance has been pulled down. On the right is an abandoned red Land Rover. There is various debris strewn on the floor.Ant Saddington/BBC
Cambridgeshire Police said it was called to Milton Road, Cambridge, at about 04:00 GMT

The front entrance of a Co-op in central Cambridge has been badly damaged, as raiders tried to tear a cash machine from the store.

It happened at the Mitcham's Corner branch on Milton Road at about 04:00 GMT.

Cambridgeshire Police said a stolen red Land Rover was used in the attempted theft and abandoned at the scene.

Those involved made off in a white Transit van and a blue hatchback, the force added. Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage has been asked to contact police.

News imageAnt Saddington/BBC A policeman guards the scene of the attempted ram-raid. A woman wearing a hi-vis jacket, helmet and face mask is on a phone call, among the debris. The red Land Rover is visible on the right.Ant Saddington/BBC
Police have appealed for witnesses to get in touch

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