Thieves attack ATM with chainsaw and gas canisters

Central
East Midlands
Lutterworth
Leicester
Saturday 28 October 2017 at 5:47pm

Thieves have attacked a Post Office ATM in George Street in Lutterworth. Credit: ITV News Central

Police are appealing for help after thieves attacked a cash machine with a chain saw and gas canisters.

It happened in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 28 October) at a Post Office in George Street in Lutterworth.

After causing extensive damage to the front of the Post Office, robbers broke into the ATM and made off with cases of money.

Police believe five people were involved driving a dark coloured vehicle. It follows similar incidents, some involving stolen diggers, across the county.

Extensive damage has been caused to the Post Office's exterior. Credit: ITV News Central

Detective Sergeant David Speight, said: