West Mercia Police statement after Tesco petrol station sealed off

Police cordon around Belmont Tesco petrol station <i>(Image: Hereford Times)</i>
Police cordon around Belmont Tesco petrol station (Image: Hereford Times)
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Police are investigating after burglars struck at a Hereford petrol station overnight.

A cordon remained in place at the Belmont Tesco forecourt on Monday morning (November 9), preventing drivers from accessing the pumps and shop.

West Mercia Police said officers received a report of a burglary at the site at around 3.40am on November 9.

An investigation is ongoing, a spokesperson said.

The main Tesco supermarket remained open, but the petrol station was closed to customers throughout the morning as police carried out enquiries.

Several drivers were seen arriving at the forecourt before turning away after finding access blocked by the cordon.

Police have not released any further details, including whether anything was stolen.

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