Police believe two robberies in Oxford may have been committed by the same man.

The man approached two women within 15 minutes of each other and demanded money at around 6.30pm on Monday. The first woman handed over £10 in Friars Wharf, near the city centre, but the second woman refused to hand over money when she was approached near Riverside Court The man is described as white, in his 20s or 30s and with a South African accent. He has a stocky build, is about 5ft 6in tall and was wearing a dark sweatshirt and navy baseball cap.

Anyone with information should call Pc Jo-Anne Holland on 08458 505 505.