Police are appealing for witnesses after The Eagle pub in Watchfield was burgled.

Between midnight and 7am yesterday, thieves broke into the property through the back gate. They entered the pub through the cellar and stole £300 to £400 in cash before leaving.

PC Sarah Wilson said: “I believe that the thieves carried the money away in a plastic carrier bag. I am appealing for anyone who might have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time to contact me.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact PC Wilson at Wantage police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don’t want to talk to the police or give your name, call Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.