Police investigating after man suffers facial injuries during assault
20/05/2025
The incident took place on the grassed area between Longdon Crescent and Bankside
A 19-year-old man sustained minor injuries to his face during an altercation in Banbury last Saturday afternoon (May 17).
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident between two men, which took place on the grassed area between Longdon Crescent and Bankside between 6.30pm and 6.55pm.
A 47-year-old man from Banbury has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He has since been released on bail.
Investigating officer PC Jonathan Palfrey, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have seen this altercation and assault, to please come forward to talk to us.
“I would ask anybody who may have dash-cam footage to please check and contact us if it has captured anything that may assist the investigation.”
Anyone wishing to make a report can do so on the Thames Valley Police website, by calling 101 (quoting reference 43250242736), by uploading footage here, or by anonymously calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
