Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted theft of lead in Chipping Norton.

At about 1.40am on January 27, residents of a farmhouse were woken by loud noises coming from their roof.

Two men were seen on the roof attempting to steal lead coverings and flashings. When challenged, both men ran off, dropping the lead they had stolen.

The offenders are believed to be male, and were seen wearing beanie hats and dark clothing.

If you have any information regarding the incident, please call 0845 8 505 505, the 24-hour Thames Valley Police non-emergency number. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.