A 'well-known' woman has been trying to break into cars in an Oxfordshire town centre according to reports by police.

Thames Valley Police said it is aware of a number of reports on social media of a woman trying to gain access to cars in the Banbury area.

The force added that the woman is “so well-known” in the town centre that it would be “inappropriate” to provide further details of the status of the investigation.

A police spokesperson said: “As this lady is so well-known in the town centre and identifiable from the images shared it would be inappropriate for us to give further details of the status of the investigation.

“We would however like to reassure the public that the Banbury neighbourhood team are aware and action is being taken alongside our colleagues at the community safety team.”