Digger smashes into front of Canterbury shop in failed ATM theft

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Damage left behind following the digger's failed ATM theft in Kent

Police are hunting for ram raiders who used a digger to try and steal a cash machine in Canterbury.

The incident happened at a shop on St Martins Hill, sometime around 2.36am this morning (Friday 12 November 2021).

It was reported that a digger had been driven into the front of the building, causing a substantial amount of damage.

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Two vehicles, including a white Range Rover Envoque and a white pick-up truck are said to have been outside the shop at the time of the incident and left the scene, travelling towards Littlebourne.

The cash machine was recovered on the A257, Littlebourne Road and officers arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of burglary.

The road is currently closed.

The incident is being investigated by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate and enquiries are ongoing.