Police hunt after post office targeted in ram raid

The Post Office in Winterbourne. One of the glass panels has been smashed and debris is all over the pavement. There is blue and white police tape around the building.Image source, Sarah Barnett
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Police were called to the post office on Flaxpits Lane in Winterbourne on Tuesday night

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Police are hunting for two suspects after a post office was ram raided.

A silver van crashed into the building and two men were seen entering the shop based on Flaxpits Lane in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire, police said.

Avon and Somerset Police was called to the incident at 23:50 GMT on Tuesday. A force spokesperson said it was too early to report what had been stolen in the burglary.

Anybody with relevant information or footage has been urged to contact police.

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A silver van collided with the building, police said

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