Cash machine ripped from building society wall

A cash machine has been ripped from the wall of a Nationwide Building Society in a town, police said.

Officers from Hertfordshire Police were called to Knight Street in Sawbridgeworth at about 05:30 BST on Tuesday.

A stolen telehandler smashed into the building and loaded the machine on to a white pick-up truck, the force added.

Three males fled the scene, leaving the telehandler behind.

The front of Nationwide Building Society on Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, was left damaged

A forklift vehicle, that was stolen, was left at the scene

Neighbourhood Insp Mark Collins said inquiries were continuing, adding: "We're working with our colleagues at Sawbridgeworth Town Council to review any CCTV opportunities."

He asked anyone with CCTV, phone, doorbell or dashcam footage, to get in touch.