Witness appeal following robbery in Malvern

West Mercia Police is investigating a robbery after money was stolen from an ATM in Malvern.

Police were called at around 12:20am on Tuesday 4th September to reports that four offenders appeared to be attempting to remove cash from an ATM on Buttercup Walk, located at the Sainsbury's local supermarket.

It is believed that the offenders used a Audi S4 estate to travel to and from the offence and placed stolen number plates on the stolen car before the robbery. The car was later found abandoned in the area.

The number plates are believed to have been stolen from a vehicle in Strencham Road, Naunton, Gloucestershire and a vehicle in Tewkesbury Road in Upton-upon-Severn.

A member of the public and a police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident, however neither required hospital treatment.

Investigators are asking to speak to any witnesses, or members of the public who may have seen individuals acting suspiciously in the areas that the number plates are believed to have been seen.

Police would also like to speak with anyone who may have seen a Black Audi S4 estate in the area.

Detective Inspector Tony Garner said: "We are urging anyone who may have seen people acting suspiciously around the ATM in Buttercup Walk in the early hours of Tuesday 4 September.

"One of our officers was injured whilst responding to this incident, which is clearly unacceptable and is take very seriously by the force. I would like to recognise the bravery of the police officer trying to tackle these offenders.

"I want to reassure local residents that a thorough investigation is being carried out and that there will continue to be a visible police presence in the area over the coming days."

Anyone with any information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 9s of Tuesday 4 September or call Crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.