POLICE blocked access to a petrol station in Eynsham this morning following a fire and burglary.

Officers set up a cordon around the Tesco Express and Esso garage on the A40 after being called at 3.15am to reports of a break in.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said a fire was also started by thieves at the scene before they left.

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It is believed they stole cash but the amount has not yet been confirmed.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.

A spokesman said they cannot reveal any more about the incident due to the ongoing police investigation.