Police are investigating a suspected attempted robbery at Gillian's Park, Field Avenue, Blackbird Leys.

A man wielding a metal object approached a walker at 11pm on Wednesday in a threatening manner but fled when he saw the man's dog.

He was white, in his mid-20s who is 5ft 10in tall, with short dark hair and was wearing a grey hooded top. Call police on 01865 266333 with information.