A shop in an Oxfordshire town has been forced to close following a break in.

The SPAR shop in Minster Lovell, near Witney, is "unable to open until further notice" after it was broken into overnight. 

The shop said the incident occurred between 1.15 and 1.30am today (September 11).

A statement posted by the shop on social media this morning said: "We are afraid to report that we have been broken into overnight.

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"If anyone who passed the store at around 1:15 to 1:30 this morning, you may have dashcam footage which would be very useful to the police.

"We are unable to open until further notice.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

Thames Valley Police and SPAR have been approached for more information.