Police are investigating an attempted murder following a shooting in Oxford.

At about 10.40pm yesterday, two men knocked on the door of a house in Brampton Road, Barton.

When a 59-year-old man came to the door the two men asked him for his name and pulled out a gun.

The man saw the weapon and closed the door, and a shot missed him and hit the wall.

Both men left in a dark coloured car.

One of the men is Asian or mixed race, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 9ins. He was wearing smart clothes, including a grey top and black blazer.

The victim could not describe the second man, who was holding the gun.

Det Ch Insp Colin Paine said: “I would like to reassure the community that we are treating this as a targeted incident. Although nobody was injured it is being investigated as an attempted murder due to the actions of the offenders.

“A team of dedicated officers will be conducting house-to-house einquiries and the Barton Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area to reassure the community.

“I encourage anyone who might know who these people are to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information that could assist police has been asked to call 08458 505505 or contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555111.