Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a robbery of a woman in Didcot last night.

The boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in police custody.

At about 6.45pm, a 44-year-old woman was walking along the Lower Broadway when two boys approached her, grabbed her handbag and her bracelet and ran off.

Det Insp Kev Elkins said: “I appeal to anyone who was in the area last night and has information to help with my investigation to get in touch.”

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact Det Insp Elkins via Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.