A BURGLAR broke into a house in Headington then fled empty-handed after being confronted by the owners.

Thames Valley Police said the thief broke into the home in Bankside at about 8pm on Tuesday.

The burglar got in through an open window, but fled when people living in the house returned home.

Officers said the offender dropped items he was intending to steal and ran off.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting police reference number 43170083044. People can visit thamesvalley.police.uk/home-garden-security