A man was hit on the head and his silver necklace stolen in a robbery in broad daylight in Berinsfield.

Police said the 22-year-old was walking in an alleyway between Evenlode Drive and Colwell Road in the village at about 12.30pm on Sunday when he was attacked.

A passerby found him on the ground after the piece of jewellery was taken from around his neck.

PC Gavin Chan from Didcot police station said: “This was a frightening and unprovoked robbery and I am appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or seen anything suspicious.”

Call PC Chan on 101 with information.