THIEVES used a stolen Land Rover to ram raid the Co-operative store in Bransgore.

Police were called to the scene at Ringwood Road shortly after 12.45am on Saturday.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "A stolen Land Rover Defender was driven into the front of the store and an attempt made to remove the cash machine inside by a group of men. This attempt was unsuccessful and nothing was taken from the store. No-one was hurt during the incident."

The men left the scene in a silver Honda Accord, which was found abandoned in Brook.

The spokesman added: "Detectives are following lines of enquiry and reviewing CCTV footage. At the current time the incident is not being linked to any other reports recently received by police."

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or either vehicle is asked to call police on 101 and quote crime reference 44150112691. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.