A cash machine has been destroyed in an early-morning raid.

Barking and Dagenham Post: The scene in Ripple Road, Barking Picture: Michael AdkinsThe scene in Ripple Road, Barking Picture: Michael Adkins (Image: Archant)

Police were called to Ripple Road, Barking, at 3.51am today to reports of a burglary.

Upon arrival at the address, officers found a cash machine split apart.

Firefighters, who were also called to the scene, extinguished a fire at the nearby Day Lewis Pharmacy.

No arrests have been made, but police continue to investigate.

Barking and Dagenham Post: The scene in Ripple Road, Barking Picture: Michael AdkinsThe scene in Ripple Road, Barking Picture: Michael Adkins (Image: Archant)

Did you see anything in Ripple Road at about 4am? Call 0208 477 3778 or email iain.burns@archant.co.uk

Barking and Dagenham Post: Police at the scene Picture: Ken MearsPolice at the scene Picture: Ken Mears (Image: Archant)