Police investigating after 20 people involved in Banbury fight
Thames Valley Police have not made any arrests, but are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward
Last updated 11th Jun 2024
Thames Valley Police are investigating a large fight in Banbury that involved around 20 people.
It took place on Bridge Street between 10:45pm and 11pm on Friday.
The fight occurred as a large group of men walked towards the road from the Light cinema.
Police say after the group passed through the nearby Lidl car park and by the bus station, a serious assault took place.
Three people - two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy - required hospital treatment.
Police believe around 20 young men, all in their mid to late teens, were involved.
No arrests have been made.
Detective Sergeant Mark Personius of Banbury CID said:
"This was a significant incident of public order which has resulted in three young men being violently attacked and injured.
"I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed this incident of large scale public order to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
"I would be particularly keen to receive any mobile phone, CCTV or dash-cam footage which may have captured the incident.
"You can upload this via a dedicated portal for this investigation, or in the first instance, contact us online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240267487."
People who were around the Middleton Road and Waterloo Drive areas at the time are also being asked to get in touch with police.