Police appeal after man assaulted in Banbury
It happened on Easington Road last week.
Last updated 23rd May 2025
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Banbury.
Between 3.15pm and 4.15pm on Friday (16 May), the victim, a man in his forties, was driving down Easington Road when his red Peugeot 308 clipped wing mirrors with a silver Mercedes C-Class car.
The victim carried on driving but the Mercedes turned around and followed him aggressively to the traffic lights on Horton View by the Horton General Hospital, where they both stopped.
The victim tried to exchange details with the other driver, but then an altercation ensued, leaving the victim with minor injuries.
The victim required hospital treatment but has since been discharged.
The offender is described as a white man, of slim build, and with long brown hair. He was wearing a fluorescent orange top and black shorts.
Investigating officer PC Oliver Green, based at Banbury police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have seen this assault to please come forward to talk to us.
“I would ask anybody who may have dash-cam footage to please check and contact us if it has captured anything that may assist the investigation.
“You can make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250241244.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”