Jewellery worth thousands of pounds was stolen in a raid on a pensioner's home, despite the elderly woman confronting the burglars.

Three white men broke into a house in the Brook Street area of Watlington, but fled when the victim confronted them.

One of the burglars is described as fat, with a flabby face and short dark hair. He wore a black puffa jacket.

Any witnesses to the burglary are asked to call Pc Bob Miller on 01844 269420.