The attack on the machine took place on Horsham Road, Alfold on Saturday, 4 December.
At around 4.30am officers were alerted to an attack in progress at the petrol station and when they arrived at the scene they discovered Tommy Stevenson, 28, of Dalmeny Way, Epsom, behind a fence at the far end of the forecourt. Stevenson had attempted to flee and injured his leg while climbing over the fence. When the officers arrived he shouted to them for help.
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