Witnesses sought after a failed ram-raid at Oswestry industrial estate units

The attempted break-in took place at Gledrid Industrial Estate, near Oswestry, on Wednesday night.

Officers say they believe a Ford Transit pick-up was involved in the incident which happened sometime between 8pm and 8.45pm.

They are now appealing for anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are particularly keen for information about any vans which may have been damaged recently.

Police have today released a CCTV image of the van which officers believe was involved in the attempted raid.

The van was used to try to force open shutters at a unit on the site, but no entry was gained, say police.

The security alarm went off during the incident.

Sergeant Lee Johnson, who is based in Oswestry, took to Twitter to ask for help in tracing the offenders.

Tweeting an image of the van police believe may have been involved Sergeant Johnson said: "As you can see this is a Ford Transit pick-up, white cab with a dark, possibly black body."

West Mercia Police spokesman Richard Ewels said the incident was being treated as an attempted burglary and happened between 8pm and 8.45pm.

He said: "A vehicle was used to reverse into shutter doors in an attempt to gain entry.

"The attempt was unsuccessful and no entry was gained although the doors were badly damaged.

"The security alarm sounded and police in Oswestry have issued an appeal for information particularly concerning the vehicle which would have some damage to its rear."

Witnesses or anyone with any information about the attempted break-in is asked to contact police officers at Oswestry police station on the non emergency 101 line.

They can also contact police anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555111.