A cash machine in an area of Bristol has been destroyed following an explosion. Police officers and firefighters were called to Fishponds Road in the Fishponds area after 4am this morning (Monday, May 8) and promptly closed the road.
Residents in the area shared on social media the cashpoint had been "blown up" and saw multiple emergency services vehicles in the area. Photos from the scene show the cash machine completely blown apart by the explosion, with debris and parts scattered across Fishponds Road.
Police officers were at the scene on Monday morning to maintain a cordon on the pavement while National Grid workers assessed the damage. Several parked cars were also damaged in the incident.
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A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police shared: "We are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an ATM being damaged in Bristol in the early hours of this morning (Monday, May 8). Police were called to Fishponds Road at about 4am following the incident. Avon Fire and Rescue Service also attended.
"Officers found a cash machine had been damaged, along with a number of parked cars in the vicinity. A scene remains in place currently, but the road is open. Enquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage, are ongoing."
Anyone who saw what happened, has CCTV footage or any information is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223106495.
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