A busy service station has been the target of a cashpoint raid.

Eastern Daily Press: The cashpoint which has been raided at the Esso service station on the A10 near King's Lynn Picture: Chris BishopThe cashpoint which has been raided at the Esso service station on the A10 near King's Lynn Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

The Esso garage on the A10 at West Winch, near King's Lynn was attacked in the early hours of today.

Police said the raid took place at 3.39am. A silver Mercedes Sprinter van was used in the theft of the cash machine, which contained cash at the time it was taken, but was later recovered by police.

Eastern Daily Press: Police have cordoned off the Esso service station on the A10 near King's Lynn Picture: Chris BishopPolice have cordoned off the Esso service station on the A10 near King's Lynn Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

The service station was cordoned off this morning but has since re-opened.

A spokesman said: "Police are carrying out enquiries into the incident and officers would like to hear from anyone who has knowledge of the raid or believes they witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the theft."

Eastern Daily Press: The cashpoint which has been raided at the Esso service station on the A10 near King's Lynn Picture: Chris BishopThe cashpoint which has been raided at the Esso service station on the A10 near King's Lynn Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 36/86775/19 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Eastern Daily Press: The service station on the A10 near the Hardwick Roundabout has been cordoned off by police investigating a cashpoint raid Picture Chris BishopThe service station on the A10 near the Hardwick Roundabout has been cordoned off by police investigating a cashpoint raid Picture Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)