THREE masked men assaulted a man before stealing cash, cigarettes and a pair of night vision goggles.

The aggravated burglary took place at a property in Stockham Park, Wantage at about 9pm on Thursday.

The men threatened the victim, a man in his 30s, with a firearm and then assaulted him, causing minor injuries.

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Investigating officer, Detective Constable Nicola Clark, said: “This is a serious offence in which a firearm was used to threaten the victim.

“I am appealing to anyone with any doorbell, CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage in and around the area to contact the force.

“If you have any footage or information please call us on 101 or visit our website using the reference number 43210018369.”

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