Witness appeal launched after thieves used explosives to steal money from a cash machine at Berwick railway station

Now the British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses following the theft at Berwick station in Northumberland as a search continues to find the gang responsible.

Four men are reported to have entered the station and used a small explosive to damage a cash machine and remove its contents. A large amount of cash was stolen and the suspects then fled the scene in a white jeep.

The incident happened at 3.48am on Wednesday 4 March.

Passengers are unable to catch or alight services throughout the morning due to the damage in the entrance of the Railway Street station.

Train operator, LNER, confirmed that the station was reopen to passengers on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers from BTP’s major, senior and organised crime team were at the station on Wednesday, analysing the scene and conducting house-to-house inquiries.

At the same time they were, and continue, to pursue a number of positive lines of enquiry.

Investigators ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to a police officer to get in touch. They wish to speak to anyone who witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of incident.

Witnesses can contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. In both cases, quote reference number 51 of 04/03/20.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by dialling 0800 555 111.