Police today appealed for information after a house was burgled in Blewbury.

The property in Westbrook Street was burgled between 7.30am and 10.30pm on Saturday.

The thieves used a small axe that they stole from the garden shed and forced open a downstairs window.

PC Maria Morrisey said: “The burglars stole a Playstation 3, DSI console and flat screen television and some cash.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area to contact police.”

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact PC Morrisey at Abingdon police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don’t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.