Two men have been charged with stealing four cars from the BMW plant in Cowley.

Michael Jones, 28, of Spring Lane, Littlemore, and Stephen Pelczynski, 28, of Acacia Avenue, Greater Leys, are accused of four thefts on May 23 this year.

Pelczynski, who is also charged with stealing numberplates, denied the charges at Oxford Crown Court.

Jones, who is also charged with escaping from custody at the John Radcliffe Hospital on May 31, did not enter pleas but indicated he will deny the theft charges.

Both will appear for a trial next April 7.