Police in England have released footage of a 'distraction theft', which saw stg£23,000 (€31,539) being stolen from an elderly man.

The 93-year-old fell victim to a scam at an ATM in Grantham.

The man was withdrawing some cash in a Natwest bank when he was distracted by one of three suspects, police said in a statement.

They were then able to obtain his bank card and PIN number.

Lincolnshire police are appealing for help in the case.