Thieves broke into the fuel station kiosk at Tesco Extra in Ashby during the early hours of Wednesday.

Four men in dark coloured clothing and face coverings were spotted leaving the area in a Silver Skoda.

The front door of the kiosk was damaged as the burglars forced their way in and it is thought fire extinguishers were let off to block out CCTV cameras.

A large quantity of cigarettes were taken along with two of the extinguishers during the raid which took place at around 12.30am.

The Tesco fuel station was not opened to customers again until late afternoon after police attended and the damage was cleared.

A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police told Ashby Nub News: "Police were called at 12.30am today (Wednesday) to a report of a burglary at a premises in Resolution Road, Ashby.

"Four men wearing dark clothing and face coverings were reported as being seen leaving the address in a silver Skoda Octavia parked outside.

"The vehicle made off along the A511 towards Coalville.

"Officers attended and found damage had been caused to the front door of the premises and entry gained.

"A large quantity of cigarettes were taken along with two fire extinguishers.

"The extinguishers were recovered nearby.

"Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incidents are in the early stages.

"Anyone with information can call 101 quoting incident 11 of 10 June."