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15-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Banbury stabbing
12/06/2022
The victim remains in hospital in a serious, but stable condition
A 15-year-old boy from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Banbury’s Peoples Park yesterday (Saturday June 11).
The 21-year-old victim sustained serious stab injuries during the attack. The stabbing happened at around 4pm on Saturday afternoon.
Members of the public went to the victim’s assistance and provided emergency first aid until medical professionals arrived. He remains in hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
The 15-year-old remains in police custody following his arrest by Banbury Police.
Officers are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the incident to come forward and contact police.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Rob Platt, based at Banbury police station, said: “We are continuing a full and thorough investigation into this incident and have now made an arrest.
“I would again urge anybody with any information or who witnessed the incident to please contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference number 43220255119.
“I would like again to place on record my praise for those members of the public who came to the immediate aid of the victim, applying emergency first aid until medical professionals arrived at the scene.
“Their actions have undoubtedly given the victim the best possible chance of surviving his injuries, and I commend them for their swift response.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam