Appeal for information after man knocked unconscious in assault

Officers are investigating the incident in Banbury

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 16th Oct 2024

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in which a man was assaulted and injured.

At some time between 3am and 6.50am on Saturday October 12th, he was walking home from Banbury town centre on Warwick Road when he was approached by three to four males, unknown to him.

He was struck over the head with a metal implement, resulting in falling to the floor and being knocked unconscious.

This resulted in the man aged his thirties, requiring hospital treatment.

Thames Valley Police have issued an appeal for footage from the incident or identity of any of the offenders, who currently remain at large.

They are all described as between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall. One of the offenders may have had black hair and was wearing a grey hooded top.

Investigating officer PC Emily Whelton, based at Banbury police station, said: “This was a violent attack, which left the victim unconscious.

“We are looking to identify three or four young male suspects who may have been sighted around the Warwick Road area at a time between 3am and 6.50am.

“The victim mentioned that he was seen by two young males when he was walking towards the police station. These males were aged between 16 and 18-years-old.

“I would like to hear from these two people as possible witnesses to the incident.

“It is possible that the offenders were also sighted in Warwick Road and Nursery Drive in Banbury."

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