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Man arrested in Great Bourton confirmed as involved in collision
16/12/2024
He was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and threats to kill
Thames Valley Police has released further details of an incident in Great Bourton on Sunday afternoon (December 15), along with a request for witnesses.
As we previously reported officers were called to a disturbance at around 4.37pm in Garners Field. Three officers attended the scene and a 49-year-old man from Sandwell was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and threats to kill.
During the incident, an unrelated vehicle collided with two police officers and the detained man. They were taken to hospital for treatment. One officer has since been discharged from hospital.
The driver of the vehicle did not sustain injuries and has not been arrested.
The collision happened on the A423 Southam Road.
Thames Valley Police have made a mandatory referral to the IOPC as a member of the public received injuries during the incident.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Matt Richardson said: “This is a truly shocking incident and our thoughts are with all those involved and those close to them.
“We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and the early incident in Garners Field.
“In particular, we believe a member of the public stopped their vehicle at the scene shortly before the collision took place. If this could be you, please get in touch with us.
“We would also appeal to anybody who was driving in the area on Sunday afternoon, around this time, to please check their dash-cams and get in touch if you have captured the collision, or the moments leading up to it.
“If you witnessed the incident but did not speak to police at the scene, can you please get in contact, in particular any vehicles that may have been caused to stop moments before the collision occurred.
“We are also reaching out to anyone who saw a man with a backpack in the area, or surrounding areas, earlier that day.
“If you have any information relating to this incident, please call us on 101, or make an online report, quoting 43240606320. “Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, via their website or on 0800 555 111.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam