A MAN tried to rob a shop in Abingdon last night but left empty-handed.

Police said a man targeted the Best One convenience store in Oxford Road at about 9.30pm.

Officers said he jumped on to the counter, pointing something covered in a white cloth at staff, who activated an alarm.

The attacker then ran away.

He was described as 5ft 10ins and was wearing black trousers, grey trainers, a grey hooded top and black gloves.

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