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| Cash machine blown up in Long Ashton post office | Cash machine blown up in Long Ashton post office |
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| A village cash machine has been blown up and a quantity of money stolen. | A village cash machine has been blown up and a quantity of money stolen. |
| The explosion happened in the early hours of Monday at the post office in Long Ashton, near Bristol. | The explosion happened in the early hours of Monday at the post office in Long Ashton, near Bristol. |
| Avon and Somerset Police said three people were arrested and are being held on suspicion of causing an explosion with intent to endanger life. | Avon and Somerset Police said three people were arrested and are being held on suspicion of causing an explosion with intent to endanger life. |
| "Cash was taken but it is not yet known how much," a spokesman said. "Anyone who was in the area at about 03:30 GMT is asked to call police," he added. | "Cash was taken but it is not yet known how much," a spokesman said. "Anyone who was in the area at about 03:30 GMT is asked to call police," he added. |
| Store owners David Andrews and Andrew Crabb, who are away on holiday, learned of the news after being called by the police. | |
| "We were devastated to hear the news whilst we are out of the country and are now flying back to assess the damage," they said. | |
| "We would like to thank everyone in the community who has been so supportive at this time." |