Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was knocked down by a taxi.

The 20-year-old was hit by a Renault Laguna at around 12.45am on October 20 on the A417 between Wantage and East Challow, close to the Challow Country Club.

He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, but died a short time later. Police have not released his name.

The taxi driver and one of his two passengers were unhurt. A second passenger suffered minor injuries and was also taken to the John Radcliffe.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and who has not yet spoken to police is urged to contact Pc Gary Froud at Abingdon Roads Policing Unit on 01235 556920.