Police reopen Oxford city centre road following death

Officers were called alongside ambulance colleagues

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 18th Jun 2024

An Oxford city centre road has reopened following a closure earlier today (Tuesday June 18th).

A police spokesperson said:

“At around 5.10am this morning, Thames Valley Police attended an incident of an unresponsive male at Cornmarket in Oxford. South Central Ambulance Service was already in attendance.

“The male was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital where, sadly, he was declared deceased.

“The death is being treated as unexplained at this time. The scene is now open.”

It was initially reported this morning that the major shopping street was partially cordoned off with police barriers set up.

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