Masked criminals make death threats to heroic passer-by who bravely stopped a vehicle break-in near Banbury

Death threats were shouted at an heroic passer-by who stopped an early hours vehicle break-in in Bloxham.
By Jack Ingham
Published 14th Sep 2022, 10:24 BST
Member of the public has life threatened after stopping early hours vehicle break-in.Member of the public has life threatened after stopping early hours vehicle break-in.
Member of the public has life threatened after stopping early hours vehicle break-in.

The incident took place at around 2.35am yesterday (September 13) in Quarry Close, Bloxham when a vigilant member of the public spotted two men trying to force open the doors of a commercial van with a crowbar.

The passer-by informed the two men that they would call the police. The offenders then verbally threatened the life of the member of the public before leaving in their grey Audi car.

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The offending men were described as wearing black balaclavas and grey combat hooded jackets and both reportedly had Birmingham accents.

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Police officers are investigating and anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference number 43220411412.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.