A handbag has been stolen belonging to Oxford's Lord Mayor Susanna Pressel, it has been claimed.

Police said a burglar crept into the Lord Mayor's Parlour in Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, shortly before 9pm yesterday.

The orange handbag contained an address book, diary, two pairs of glasses and a cardigan.

Police are investigating the break-in.

Anyone with information is urged to call Pc Richard Hayne on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.