Teenager stabbed in Banbury
It happened just before midnight last night in People's Park.
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where teenager was stabbed in Banbury.
It happened just before midnight last night Sunday 4th August.
Officers say they were called to People's Park in the town to reports of an attack.
They found the 18 year old a single stab wound to his torso and he was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
Witnesses reported seeing three males surrounding the victim before running off.
A scene-watch is in place in People’s Park, and police say it is likely to remain for some time.
Detective Inspector James Holden-White, based at Banbury police station, said:
“We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and there is a police presence in People’s Park, while this investigation continues.
“At this stage, no arrests have been made, but there is a scene-watch in place.
“I appreciate incidents such as this cause concern, but I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this to be an isolated incident and as such, do not believe there is a wider risk to the public.
“If anybody has any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our officers at the scene.
“If you witnessed anything that may assist this investigation, or you have mobile phone, dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area at around the time of the incident, I would ask you to please get in touch with us."