Thieves have used a JCB digger to steal a cash machine from a Lancashire supermarket, police have said. The "ram-raid burglary" happened shortly before 03:00 GMT on Friday at a Co-op in Longridge, Lancashire Police said.

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Smashed glass, panelling, wires and other debris could be scattered across the pavement outside, cordoned off by police tape. Police said a JCB digger was driven into the storefront and used to used to pull the ATM out of the wall.

A cash machine was stolen after thieves ram-raided a Co-op store in Longridge overnight. Police closed Berry Lane earlier this morning while officers worked at the scene, but the road is now open. Join our new WhatsApp Community to get the latest news and top stories from across Lancashire directly to your phone

Dramatic images show the aftermath of the incident overnight, which happened at the Co-op store on Berry Lane. Extensive damage has been caused to the front of the building, with the Co-op signage seen hanging and a huge hole in the wall with the cash machine now missing.

Watch the shocking aftermath after ram-raiders smashed through a wall with a JCB digger and drove off with a cash machine.