KIDDERMINSTER Harriers striker Justin Richards has left Aggborough to join Blue Square Premier rivals Oxford United on loan.

Richards, a summer signing for Harriers boss Mark Yates, goes in the opposite direction to Oxford left-back Alex Jeannin who signed on loan at Aggborough.

The former Peterborough United player has started 25 games in a red shirt this season, scoring seven goals.

Richards will remain at Oxford until the end of the season.