Two people have been released on bail after being arrested in connection with the theft of a first edition copy of a Harry Potter book.

The rare copy of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, worth an estimated £6,000, was stolen from the Creative Art Gallery in Oxford Street, Woodstock, on October 30.

The book was found wrapped in a plastic bag outside Boots, in Bury Street, Abingdon, by a member of the public on Monday.

A 36-year-old woman from Woodstock was arrested on suspicion of theft and aiding and abetting an offence yesterday. She was taken to Abingdon police station for questioning.

Later the same day, a 39-year-old man from Kidlington attended Abingdon police station voluntarily, where he was arrested on suspicion of theft and questioned.

Both have been released on bail until December 21.