A knife-wielding robber raided cash from a petrol station till.

The man - described as Asian, wearing dark clothing and about 6ft tall - robbed the Esso 'On the Run' petrol station in Ermont Way, Banbury at about 3.30am on Sunday morning.

He was carrying a large knife and fled with about £200 in cash. He was last seen walking in the direction of Middleton Road.

Police only issued the appeal for witnesses today.

Pc Chris Field said: "This is a very serious offence. The two cashiers have been threatened with a knife but were luckily not injured.

"I would urge anyone who witnessed the robbery and has not yet spoken to a police officer or was in the area at the time and saw the man walking away to come forward."

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.