Teenage girl fights off masked attacker during terrifying attack in Banbury

She managed to push the unknown man away and run to safety during the terrifying incident, which happened in broad daylight.

The attack happened earlier in the month at about 11.10am on December 8 in the ‘Spinney Woods’ area on Bretch Hill in Banbury. Police have already asked people in the area to check their cameras but have today (Monday December 29) decided to make the appeal more widely known through the media.

Thames Valley Police said: "A teenage girl was grabbed by an unknown male, before she managed to push him off and run away.

"The male is thought to be aged 15-25 years old, white, around 5 foot 9 inches, was dressed in all black clothing, and was wearing a balaclava.

"Neighbouring houses to the area have already been asked to check their CCTV, however, we are now appealing to the wider area around Balmoral Avenue, Edmunds Road, Mascord Road and Bretch Hill. If you have any CCTV footage, please check it for activity between 10:30 am - 12:00 am on 08/12/25. If you have CCTV, please upload it here - https://orlo.uk/N6yti

"If you believe you may have witnessed this incident, or have any more information, please call 101 and give reference number 43250623553."