A 40-year-old man fought back against a robber who attacked him in an Oxford graveyard.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack in Rose Hill Cemetery, in Church Hill Road, Cowley, at 11.30pm last night.

He was approached by a man who demanded money and punched him in the chest.

But he fought back, landing punches to the would-be robber’s head and stomach.

Leaving his attacker on the floor, he fled to a nearby house and called police.

The robber is believed to be about 6ft tall and was wearing white trainers.

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.