RAM-raiders smashed into a kiosk and stole a cash machine at a petrol station near Selby early this morning (August 16).

North Yorkshire Police said the incident at the Tesco Express petrol station, on Doncaster Road, in Brayton, was reported to the force shortly after 3am.

It explained that a fork lift truck was reported to have smashed into the kiosk and lifted the ATM into a waiting van and then made off in the direction of Burn, followed by a dark estate car.

The fork lift was soon abandoned nearby, the force added.

A Tesco Bank spokesperson said: “We are actively supporting the police with their investigation following the incident at our Brayton store. The store was closed for a brief period of time but has now reopened to serve our customers."

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for any witnesses, who were in the area at the time, to get in touch.

Anyone who has any information or who saw anything suspicious in the Brayton area is asked to phone 101, press one and speak to the Force Control Room. Quote reference 12180152217 when passing on information.