Dangerous explosives were stolen from a van in Didcot, police have warned.

The industrial explosives, used to stop trains in an emergency, were stolen from a van in Church Street on Tuesday, April 29. They are in two-inch yellow tubes, labelled 'Explosive Detonators'.

Dc Charles Boshell, of Didcot police, said: "I would urge anyone who comes into contact with them to take them to a police station."

Anyone with information should call 01235 516851.