The manager of a Post Office in Chatteris, in which thieves tried, but failed, to steal an ATM from in the early hours of last Wednesday morning, says he "felt like crying" when he saw the damage to his shop.
Satish Karia owns the business on the High Street, and was at a Post Office conference when he heard the news.
"Seeing the damage was so devastating and hurtful. Kind of demoralising. Something like this happened to us in 2012 and we went through hell then. And subsequently to find out the damage was substantial - I felt like crying and giving up," he said.
Mr Karia said he was overwhelmed by the support of the local community.
"Everyone is so wonderful. They have been so sympathetic and understanding. There has been so much offer of help that has come through. We were so taken aback."
