THIEVES made off with 'a large amount of fuel' during a raid at an address at Middleton Road, near Bicester, on Friday.

Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses to the theft which took place between midnight and 3am.

The force said in a statement that the offenders would have used 'a very large vehicle or container' to store the fuel.

Anybody in the area at the time or who may have seen anything suspicious is asked to contact police.

Call police on 101 quoting reference 43190195542 with any information.