Police are appealing for witnesses after a car stolen from a house in Wantage was involved in a collision.

Thieves stole a silver MG ZR from a house in Stockham Park some time between 11pm on Saturday and 1am on Sunday.

The vehicle was later discovered crashed in Denchworth Road. The thieves fled the vehicle before police arrived at the scene.

Det Con Dave Evans said: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen this car in the Wantage area, or who saw the accident in Denchworth Road.”

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Evans via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505, or speak to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.