The article doesn't mention how they stopped the van but
West Mercia Police said three balaclava wearing men carrying sledgehammers, smashed the windscreen and driver's window of the prison escort van.
West Mercia Police said three balaclava wearing men carrying sledgehammers, smashed the windscreen and driver's window of the prison escort van.
The passageway was about 4ft (1.2m) tall and had been fitted with lighting and roof supports.Unfortunately
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Officers believe the people responsible could have spent up to six months digging the passageway.
However, the thieves only escaped with about £6,000 - because the machine had not been re-filled after the New Year bank holiday.