THIEVES blew up an ATM in Astley and stole a quantity of cash.

They struck at the Co-op in Manchester Road on Thursday, November 24.

A GMP spokeswoman said: “We were called at 3.36am to reports of a loud bang at a cash machine at a petrol station in Manchester Road in Astley.

“Officers attended and found damage to a cash machine, and a quantity of cash had also been stolen.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101.