Raiders allegedly tried to drag a cash machine out of a shop using a pick-up truck.

A group of men are thought to have caused damage to the front window and security shutters of the Co-operative store near Dover before attempting to drag the cash machine out at 2.19am this morning.

A police helicopter was then used to try to hunt them down after they left the shop on Lower Road in River empty handed.

Officers attended and carried out a search of the local area with assistance from the National Police Air Service helicopter but no suspects were located.

Police want anyone with information or with dash cam footage of the incident to call the appeal line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 01-0067.

Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555111.