Further arrest made in Oxford murder investigation
A 36-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and assisting an offender.
Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit has made a further arrest in connection with a murder investigation in Oxford.
A 36-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested yesterday (27/3) on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and assisting an offender. He is currently in police custody.
The arrest relates to the murder of Tobias Bruce, aged 32, from Oxford, who died following an incident in College Lane, Littlemore, on 25 February.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Stuart May, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and can confirm we have made an arrest.
“I appreciate the significant concern that this has caused in the local community, but I do not consider there to be any wider risk to the public.
“We will continue to investigate this incident expeditiously and will, of course, provide any updates when we are able to.
“On behalf of Thames Valley Police, our thoughts and condolences remain with Mr Bruce’s family at what is an extremely difficult time for them.”
It follows four previous arrests linked to the investigation.