Moira: Thieves try to steal cash machine during Co-op shop raid

Thieves attempted to steal a cash machine after breaking into a Leicestershire Co-op store.

Police said the shop in Shortheath Road, Moira, was broken into at 02:15 GMT on Wednesday.

The force said the suspects tried to take the cash machine from inside the building before leaving empty-handed and driving off towards Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Officers have asked anyone with information to contact them.

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