Arrests made in Oxford firearms and GBH investigation
It's after an incident on Friday
Last updated 22nd Dec 2025
Officers investigating a firearms and GBH incident, in Oxford, have made two arrests.
A 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both from Oxford, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and remain in police custody at this time.
The arrests are in connection with an incident that is believed to have taken place between 12noon and 5pm in the area of Denny Gardens on Friday (19/12) when a 19-year-old man sustained a serious, but not life-threatening arm injury after being shot.
The victim has since been discharged from hospital, after treatment.
A scene-watch that was in place on Priory Road, Littlemore, between Denny Gardens and Minchery Farm Cottages, encompassing the footpath beneath the railway line has now been lifted, but there remains an increased police presence in the area as investigations continue.
Lead investigator, Detective Inspector George Atkinson, said: “We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and have made two arrests.
“While this incident is concerning, we do believe this to be a targeted attack, and we are making very good progress with our investigation.”
Deputy Local Command Unit commander for Oxfordshire, Detective Superintendent Lewis Prescott-Mayling, added: “We understand that any incident involving a firearm causes concern, but we want to reassure the public that we believe this incident does not pose a risk to the wider community.
“Officers remain in the area to provide visibility and reassurance as our investigation continues.
“We will provide further updates when it is appropriate to do so, and our officers are available to speak to you if you see them out and about in the area.”
Anybody who has any information that may assist police, or who witnessed what happened or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage is urged to contact them.
You can do so in the strictest confidence via their website or on 101, quoting reference 43250643982.
If you don’t wish to speak directly with police, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.