Police issue image of a man after firearms incident in Oxford

It's as a man was threatened at Morrell Avenue on July 5th.

Author: Andrea FoxPublished 23rd Jul 2024

A man's been threatened with a firearm in Oxford.

Thames Valley Police is releasing an image of a man officers wish to speak to about the incident earlier this month.

An offender threatened a man in his thirties with a firearm in Morrell Avenue at around 2.50pm on Friday 5th July but no one was hurt.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Josephine Cassidy, of Oxford CID, said:

“I understand this firearms incident may be alarming but fortunately they are extremely rare and there is no known threat to the wider public.

“I am appealing to anybody who recognises this man to please get in touch with us following this firearms incident."

Police say if you see him, do not approach him but call 999 instead.

The force is also appealing to the man pictured. They're asking him to please come forward as soon as possible by calling 999 or visiting a police station.

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