ABERGAVENNY Police are investigating a distraction burglary in Oxford Street on Friday night when three men forced the door of a house, snapping the safety chain.The men claimed to be police officers and said they believed the householder had been burgled.

When they left the woman found that money was missing from her purse so she informed Gwent Police. Anyone with information is asked to ring the police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.