Youths threaten to kill and racially abuse boy during ‘extremely frightening’ attack in Banbury park

A teenager was arrested after a boy was assaulted and racially abused by a group of youths in a park in Banbury.
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At around 6.30pm on Thursday, March, 28, the 15-year-old victim was walking alone through Hardwick Park when he was attacked by a group of three youths.

He was punched in the face, hit on the head with a wooden pole and subjected to racial abuse and threats to kill.

As he ran away the offenders chased him with a knife.

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The victim suffered a nose bleed but did not require hospital treatment.

A 14-year-old boy from Banbury was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated harassment, possession of a bladed article and racially aggravated threats to kill. He was bailed to appear at Banbury police station on April 16.

Investigating officer, PC Gabbey-Cristofini, based at Banbury police station said: “This was an extremely frightening experience for the victim. I would urge anyone who witnessed this to please come forward.

“In particular I would like to hear from a woman who was walking a dog in Hardwick Park at the time of the incident, as she may information vital to our investigation.

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“If anyone has any information about this incident they can report the details on the Thames Valley Police website quoting reference 43190094915.

“Alternatively, you can call the non-emergency telephone number, 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymouslyon 0800 555 111.”