WOULD-BE burglars failed in their early morning attempt to take items from a shop.

The attempted burglary took place at Handy Garden Machinery, on Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, last Sunday.

At 1.30am three people got into the building and tried to remove stock, but were unsuccessful and left.

Anyone who might have any information, or was in the area and saw or heard anything suspicious, should call PC Ben Huggins of Swindon Police on 0845 408 7000.

Information can also be left anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.