Police appeal launched for information in 'serious incident' at estate in Bodicote near Banbury

Officers from TVP Cherwell posted the following statement on social media: "We are investigating a serious incident which occurred on Hobby Road, Longford Park, last night around 7pm.

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have footage of a Black Mk2 Ford Focus arriving or leaving the estate between the hours of 6 and 7.30pm on Wednesday May 20."

Police have since issued an update to the appeal and the Banbury Guardian reported on it here: https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/crime/police-launch-appeal-witnesses-vicious-assault-estate-bodicote-near-banbury-2862661If anyone has footage of a vehicle fitting this description between these times please contact PS 72 David Peterson through the following email: [email protected].

No further details were immediately available after the appeal was launched late this evening, Thursday May 21.

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