TWO people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving a firearm.

A 20-year-old man, from Hackney, London was arrested yesterday on suspicion of aggravated burglary. 

A 32-year-old woman from Dorset was also arrested yesterday on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Police said the arrests are in connection with an aggravated burglary in Radcot Road, Faringdon, on March 1.

A man returned to his home at around 11pm to find men leaving the property.

The force said the men threatened him with a firearm before making off in a small blue vehicle.

Anyone with any information which could assist the investigation should contact the force 101 quoting URN 441 (1/3).