The alleged attack took place on Wednesday, April 15, in Oxford Road, Wallingford at about 11am.

Dashcam footage shared with news platform SWNS captured the moment a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault in Benson hours later.

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The alleged victim of the assault, a man in his 50s, was reported to have no injuries.

Dashcam footage shared with SWNS captured the moment a 45-year-old from Wallingford was arrested on suspicion of assault (Image: Max Button / SWNS)

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “At around 11am on Wednesday we were called to an assault without injury incident in Oxford Road, Wallingford.

“A 45-year-old man, from Wallingford, has been arrested on suspicion of assault by beating. He has since been released on police bail.

“The victim, a man in his 50s, did not sustain injuries.

“If anyone witnessed this incident, the should report any information to us by calling 101 or making an online report, quoting reference 43260182270.”

It comes amid rising tensions in the town over the flying of Union Jack and St George’s Flags.

In February, this newspaper reported how locals in the town view the flags as symbols of “hate, racism and intimidation” and “abuse of a national symbol”.

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However, supporters of the Raise The Colours movement, which swept the country last summer, denied the accusations and said they were hanging flags as a protest against illegal immigration.

On March 30, Oxfordshire County Council issued a formal legal notice to Raise The Colours to stop placing flags across the county.

But social media posts and several eyewitness accounts suggest the group is continuing its activity. Oxfordshire County Council declined to comment.

Researchers at the University of Oxford found that simple menu tweaks can make a big difference in workplace cafeterias.

The study replaced one meat-based lunch option with a vegetarian alternative in six English workplaces and recorded results over seven weeks and more than 26,000 meals.

The likelihood of a customer choosing a vegetarian meal increased by 41 per cent.

Dr Elisa Becker, lead author and postdoctoral researcher at Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, said: “The findings show that small changes to food environments can have a big effect without requiring customers to make extra effort, read labels or use self-control.

“Instead of placing the burden on consumers, we found that simply offering more options that are better for health and the environment, shifts eating behaviour in a healthier and more sustainable direction.”

The study, published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, also found that the vegetarian options reduced calories, saturated fat, and salt.

Meals during the trial averaged 26 fewer calories and produced 8.5 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions.

Customer feedback indicated that the change was largely unnoticed.

The study suggests this approach could inform future workplace food policies.

Researchers now hope to run similar trials in other industries and are seeking new partners interested in improving health and sustainability through small, practical changes.

According to the latest government figures, published last month, 56.6 per cent of household waste was recycled, reused or composted in 2024–25, out of a total of 292,738 tonnes of waste.

Of that, 165,694 tonnes were successfully diverted from landfill through recycling, reuse and composting.

Vicky Beechey, manager of the Oxfordshire Resources and Waste Partnership (ORWP), said: “The sustained high performance collectively by Oxfordshire councils is notable, particularly against the backdrop of challenging financial times for everyone.

“To see ORWP partners’ and Oxfordshire residents’ hard work continuing to be reflected in these figures is testament to the commitment of everyone to deliver positive environmental outcomes.

“Our residents deserve congratulations and thanks for all their consistent hard work and commitment in achieving this landmark.

“However, we are certainly not complacent and one area we would like to improve is reducing food waste.”

In England’s two-tier system, county councils are responsible for waste disposal while city and district councils manage kerbside collections.

All of Oxfordshire’s councils placed highly in the national rankings.

South Oxfordshire District Council ranked second out of 197 waste collection authorities, recycling 61.3 per cent of waste.

Vale of White Horse came eighth with 58.9 per cent; West Oxfordshire 16th with 57 per cent; Cherwell 37th with 51.5 per cent; and Oxford City Council 51st with 48.2 per cent.

Ms Beechey said: “ORWP partners recognise that there is more to do to improve reuse, repair, recycling and composting figures.

“We can all take positive action through reducing food waste, keeping items in use for longer and reducing the amount of waste we produce — for the benefit of everyone.”

Ms Beechey said: “Using tools such as the Waste Wizard can really help put the items we have in the right place — whether that’s for reuse, composting or to throw away.”

Residents visiting any of Oxfordshire’s seven household waste recycling centres are reminded that a booking system is now in place.

Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance, or as little as 30 minutes before your visit, via the Oxfordshire County Council website.

Residents without internet access can book slots over the telephone by contacting the council’s customer service centre on 01865 519800 between 8.45am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.45am – 4pm on Fridays.

Proof of address is required on arrival. This includes things such as a driving licence or recent utility or council tax bill.

Visitors from outside of the county will be charged £15.