Scene of ATM raid at supermarket in Aughnacloy Photo: © Michael Fisher

Gardaí in County Monaghan and the Police Service of Northern Ireland are investigating an apparent attempt to steal a cash machine on the main street in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. A large digger was used to ram the ATM at the front of a supermarket at Pound Hill early on Wednesday morning. A forensic team has been examining the scene to establish the extent of the damage. At this stage it’s not believed that any cash was taken. Police are investigating a possible link to a trailer abandoned on the Ravella Road in Aughnacloy, a short distance from the border with County Monaghan.

Police examine scene of attempted raid in Aughnacloy Photo: © Michael Fisher