Police investigate attempted ram raid on village Co-op

A black Range Rover with heavy damage to its side is pictured outside the Co-op in Newtown St Boswells after crashing into the shopfront, leaving debris scattered on the ground and a large hole in the wall. A police forensic officer wearing gloves photographs the scene as investigations into the attempted ram raid continue.

A spokesperson for the Co-op said the store would remain closed while staff assess the damage

Police are investigating an attempted ram raid on a shop in the Scottish Borders.

Officers were called to the Co-op in Newtown St Boswells just after 04:00, where they discovered an abandoned Range Rover and the front of the building badly damaged.

A spokesperson for the supermarket chain said the store would remain closed while staff assess the damage.

Police said their inquiries were ongoing and have appealed for witnesses.

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