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GBH in Banbury Town Centre
16/09/2021
Three men seek refuge in the Coach and Horses pub after the attack
Three men were assaulted in Banbury Town Centre late on Saturday evening (September 11). Two of them required hospital treatment after the attack.
At 11.30pm the three men, who are aged in their twenties and thirties, were walking on Banbury High Street when they encountered another group of men by Church Lane at the junction of Butchers Row.
The second group started to abuse and insult and threaten the three men. Then the three men were assaulted.
The victims sought refuge in the Coach and Horses pub. The offenders tried to enter but door staff refused them entry.
Two of the men required hospital treatment but they have since been discharged. One of the victims received a double fracture to his jaw. The second received bruising and swelling to the face and the third escaped any injury.
It is believed that the offenders were a group of men with at least three of them wearing white t-shirts.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Grahame Lea of Banbury CID, said: “We are appealing for witnesses following this unprovoked assault that happened on what would have been a busy Saturday night in Banbury.
“We would ask anyone who may have witnessed this assault to please come forward and call 101 quoting reference 43210415051.
“Or if you wish to report anonymously you can do so by contacting the independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam