POLICE have appealed for witnesses to a ram raid in Kingswood in the early hours of Sunday.

Just after 3.05am a dark coloured 4x4 vehicle was used to ram Kingswood post office and stores in The Chipping.

The vehicle reversed into the door of the premises several times, causing extensive damage to the outside wall and door of the shop.

At least three people, all wearing dark hooded tops, were in the vehicle as they rammed the building.

A cashpoint machine containing cash was stolen by the thieves when they entered the shop.

They made their escape in the vehicle by driving down Hillesley Road.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or the police on 0845 0901234.