Man injured during attempted stabbing on Banbury estate

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 40s was assaulted between 9.30pm and 11pm on Evenlode.

The incident happened after a group of people approached two men on the road, and one of them – described as a large Asian man - attempted to stab one of the men.

The attack left the victim with injuries to his back, but it is not known whether he required hospital treatment for his injuries.

Police describe the offender as a stocky Asian man in his late twenties or early thirties, about 6 feet tall.

He is described as having a medium-length, well-kept black beard and was wearing a black tracksuit with a white stripe down the sleeve and trousers with white socks pulled up high.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Sam Buzzard, of the Priority Crime Team, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this assault to please come forward.

“Also, if you were driving in the area around the time of the collision and have a dash-cam, or if you live nearby and have a CCTV camera or a video doorbell, please check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist us and get in touch if you have.

“You can contact us either via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240051146.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”