A GANG made off from Barclay's bank in West Swindon in the early hours of this morning after setting off an explosion and damaging the cash machines.

Police were called to the branch on Rivenhall Road shortly after 3.15am, after members of the public reported hearing an explosion.

It is thought a gang had forced entry to the building and made off with cash being held inside, before fleeing the scene in a dark coloured car.

Police are investigating the incident, and the branch remains closed to the public and cordoned off.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "We were called at 3.15am from a member of the public who said they had heard an explosion coming from the Barclay's building.

"We attended and found that the two external ATMs had been damaged and the front door of the bank had been smashed."

Police would not confirm the amount of money taken as the investigation is still ongoing.

"A quantity of cash was stolen," added the spokesman. "It is believed a gang did this and made off in a dark coloured car.

"Police are investigating and would ask that anyone with any information contact us."

Anyone with information should call Wiltshire Police on non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, details can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111