AN Abbotswood store has been cordoned off this morning after a ram raid.

Police have been sweeping the scene of the Co-op store on Abbotswood Common Road.

Photos from the scene show windows smashed in, and a cash machine inside the store that has been examined.

Officers have said that around 12.30am, persons unknown attempted to ram raid it.

Anyone with information can call police on 101.

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for further comment.