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Watch: Telford convenience shop forced to close after thieves smash their way in overnight

A Telford shop has been forced to close after thieves smashed their way in over night.

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The Co-op in Priorslee Avenue, Telford was closed on Saturday morning (May 17) with police at the scene.

The scene on Saturday
The scene on Saturday

A hole could be clearly seen in the shutters at the front of the shop where the thieves had broken in.

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The break-in is thought to have happened overnight, before the shop was due to open at 6am on Saturday morning.

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West Mercia Police had taped off the scene on Saturday morning, with the shop expected to reopen later in the day.

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West Mercia Police have been approached for further information.

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