BURGLARS threatened officers and damaged a police vehicle after being confronted during a raid at a Tesco Express.

The incident unfolded at the store in Thornhill Road, Warminster, at around 12.40am on Monday morning (November 6).

Police were called to the scene after an alarm went off and officers spotted people to the rear of the store.

When confronted, a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said they “threatened officers and caused damage to a police vehicle before making off at speed in a black Audi towards Masefield Road”.

“A pursuit was authorised however the vehicle was lost to sight,” they added.

“Enquiries are currently ongoing to determine what, if anything, was stolen from the store.”

Det Insp Darren Ambrose, of the Burglary Unit, said: “We are working extremely closely with bordering forces as we continue with our enquiries today and would urge anyone who may have seen or heard suspicious activity in the area, or anyone with dash cam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the local area to get in touch immediately.”

Anyone who can help trace the offenders should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230117242, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.