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Man suffers fractured eye socket after GBH assault outside Banbury pub
21/07/2024
The victim had been outside the Horse and Jockey during the early hours of last Monday
An investigation is underway after a man was punched in his right eye, causing a fractured eye socket, outside the Horse and Jockey on West Street in Banbury.
The assault happened between 1.30am and 2am last Monday (July 15).
The victim is a man aged 23. He had been talking to friends at the time.
Following the assault he was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
The man police are seeking in relation to the incident is described as white, about 6ft tall with a stocky build and is aged in his early 20s. He has short brown hair and was wearing a blue zip up jumper and blue jeans.
They are treating the case as assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.
Investigating officer, PC Danny Gurney, said: “This was a serious assault, causing the victim to need treatment in hospital.
“We have not yet made any arrests, so I would like to appeal to anyone who saw this, or who has any information which they think could be useful to us, to please get in touch as soon as possible.
“If you think you can help, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43240338279. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or make a report online.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam