Cash machine stolen in Post Office ram-raid

Cambridgeshire Police was called following reports of a ram-raid where an ATM was taken at about 02:00 GMT

A cash machine has been stolen leaving damage strewn across a High Street following a Post Office ram-raid in the early hours of the morning.

Cambridgeshire Police said it was called to Chatteris, where an money-vending facility was taken at about 02:00 GMT.

It said specialist scenes of crime officers were in the town centre and an investigation was ongoing.

Cambridgeshire County Council said on X, that the High Street was closed and urged people to seek alternative routes.

The High Street was closed off by police and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes

Pictures shared on social media showed significant damage to the front of the Post Office.

Some pictures posted on social media showed a telehandler left at the junction of Old Auction Yard.