Investigation into attempted ATM theft in Birstall

An investigation is continuing today (Wednesday 6 May) following an attempted theft of an ATM in Birstall.

Police were called to premises in Sibson Road just before 12.15am following a report of a burglary at a building society.

When the first officers arrived, the suspects were still at the scene and began attacking the police car. A group then left Sibson Road in a grey Audi RS6. No injuries were reported.

The car then left along the A6 Loughborough Road and headed towards Syston on the A46, making off from police. Several items that were believed to have been thrown from the car were found on the roadside.

A scene preservation remains in place in Sibson Road between the junctions of Loughborough Road and Stonehill Avenue. No arrests have been made at this time.

Detective Inspector Nathan Paddison, from our Complex Investigation Team (CIT), said: “Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident and establishing what, if anything, was taken is continuing today.

“I’d ask anyone who has information or footage that could assist us to come forward as soon as possible.

“This includes anything recorded on a doorbell, CCTV or dashcam or anyone who saw or heard anyone acting in a manner that seemed unusual or suspicious in Sibson Road or the surrounding areas.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26*259322.