A WOMAN was threatened with a knife as a Bicester newsagent was robbed at knifepoint yesterday. 

McColls Newsagent in Market Square was targeted and a man in his forties forced open the till and stole money, police said. 

The man, believed to be 6ft tall with a brown beard and wearing a black jacket with his hood up, entered the store at around 4pm and threatened a female member of staff with a knife.

Thames Valley Police said the woman was not injured but was left upset by the experience. 

Anyone with information should police on 101.