A MAN was attacked and robbed of his house keys in Oxford.

The robbery happened in Long Close, Wood Farm, on Monday between 10pm and 11pm.

A man was walking along Long Close when he was approached by two youths who threatened and grabbed him. They also demanded that he handed over his house keys.

The man shouted for help and the two youths ran off in the direction of Broad Oak and Leiden Road with the house keys.

Police said the two youths were both mixed race, in their late teens and were wearing dark clothing.

Det Con Iain Spencer said: "There was a man, who is thought to be in his late teens, in the area at the time who spoke to the man just after he was robbed. I am also appealing to anyone who may have seen this happening or seen the youths running away from the area to contact me.

"I would like this man to come forward as he could help us with our investigations.

"I am also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this robbery or seen the youths running away from the area to contact the police."

Anyone with any information about the incident to contact Det Con Spencer at Oxford 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.