Three men wearing balaclavas stole about £300 after attacking games machines at a club.

The burglars broke into the Trades and Labour Club, West Bar Street, Banbury, at about 6.30am yesterday but were disturbed by a cleaner.

They made off with coins from two machines. They were all described as about 5ft 9ins. One was carrying a hammer.

Story date: Wednesday 10 March

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