Thieves 'blow up' Cullingworth Co-op in cash machine raid

Police said it was believed the suspects made off in a vehicle

A shop has been partially destroyed in an explosion thought to have been caused by thieves targeting a cash machine.

Police said people living near to the Co-op in Cullingworth described hearing a loud bang in the early hours.

A number of surrounding roads were shut overnight and the store remains closed.

Det Insp Richard McNamara said the actions could have killed somebody and appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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Greenside Lane, Halifax Road and Dellside Road were closed but have now reopened