Stabbing in People’s Park

Three males were seen surrounding the victim before running off

An 18-year-old man has been stabbed during an assault in Banbury.

Thames Valley Police received reports of an assault in People’s Park at around 11.55pm last night (Sunday).

The victim received a single stab wound to his torso and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Witnesses reported seeing three males surrounding the victim before running off.

There has been no access to People’s Park today and a scene-watch is likely to remain for some time.

Detective Inspector James Holden-White, based at Banbury police station, said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and there is a police presence in People’s Park, while this investigation continues.

“At this stage, no arrests have been made, but there is a scene-watch in place.

“I appreciate incidents such as this cause concern, but I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this to be an isolated incident and as such, do not believe there is a wider risk to the public.

“If anybody has any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our officers at the scene.

“If you witnessed anything that may assist this investigation, or you have mobile phone, dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area at around the time of the incident, I would ask you to please get in touch with us.