A shop assistant was sprayed in the face with a can of deodorant during a robbery in Oxford.

The robber, who had bad acne, targeted the Grog Shop off licence in Kingston Road, Jericho, at 10pm on Wednesday evening.

He selected two cans of drink before spraying the 31-year-old shop assistant in the face and escaping with about £150 from the till.

Police spokesman Duncan McGraw said: "The assistant was unhurt but was shocked and shaken.

"We're appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this nasty robbery to contact us on 01865 266333."

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