Man found collapsed outside Banbury town hall following assault
10/09/2025
His injuries included a broken nose, black eyes, a fractured skull, swelling on the brain and hearing loss
A man sustained serious injuries after being assaulted by a group of people in Banbury Town Centre during the early hours of last Saturday morning (September 6).
The nineteen-year-old was found collapsed on the floor by Banbury Town Hall at around 3.15am.
The assault took place close to the bandstand at the bottom of the High Street and continued around the Town Hall and into the Market Place.
The victim’s injuries included a broken nose, two black eyes, a fractured skull, swelling on the front of the brain, swelling to the jaw, swelling to the left cheek and complete loss of hearing in his left ear. He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for people who saw what happened to come forward, along with a number of specific witnesses.
These include a woman who the victim took a photo with at around 3am on George Street, two men who appeared to be walking along High Street as the assault was taking place, and the occupants of a dark coloured Ford Fiesta which drove past the pedestrian area on the High Street leading onto Broad Street.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Matthew Leney said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this assault or anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation to please get in touch.
“I am also appealing to the female who took a selfie with the victim prior to the assault, the two male members of public mentioned and the driver of the dark-coloured Ford Fiesta.
“Footage can be uploaded to our dedicated online portal and anyone with information can call 101 or make an online report via our website, quoting reference number 43250462472.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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