POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pub was raided and three fruit machines smashed open.

The incident happened between 6am and 6.15am on Tuesday, February 24, at the property on Bristol Road, Gloucester.

The two suspects, thought to be male, then escaped past Quedgeley Library, through its car park and over a wall before heading towards School Lane.

Police believe they may have had an escape vehicle parked on School Lane or on the A38 near Quedgeley Village Hall.

Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious in this area before, after or during the break in.

If anyone can help they are asked to contact the police via 101 quoting incident number 31 of 24/02/15.