A LARGE amount of scratchcards were stolen in a ram raid at a supermarket.

A vehicle smashed into metal shutters at the front of Asda on Bolton Road, Atherton in the early hours of Friday December 7, forcing them open.

Police say a large amount of scratchcards were stolen from the store during the break-in.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident shortly afterwards.

The force said: "We were called just after 1.35am on Friday to Asda on Bolton Road to reports a car had crashed into the front of the store.

"Officers attended and a man, aged 21, was arrested a short time later."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or, anonymously, via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.