The trial of an Oxford woman accused of stealing £3,906 from Johnsons Buildbase has been adjourned.

Leanne Davies, 27, of Acacia Avenue, Greater Leys, denies seven counts of theft from the Watlington Road store, which employed her.

An unexpected development in the trial at Oxford Crown Court yesterday caused prosecution and defence counsel to ask for more time.

Judge Anthony King bailed Davies and discharged the jury to allow both sides to consider the possible impact of new evidence.