Thames Valley Police said that the man has been taken into custody following the arrest today, Tuesday, April 21.

A spokesperson for the rural crime unit said: “It’s been a busy shift for PC Little and PC Carney-Smith.

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“Starting off by assisting the LCU (Local Command Unit) with a domestic assault in Oxford. A male was arrested and is awaiting interview in custody .”

Supporting the mounted section in Lambourn (Image: TVP)

The unit were also involved in several other notable activities today across the Thames Valley area, including supporting a woman by the side of the road they suspected of having a “medical episode”.

In addition the rural crime team assisted the mounted section in Lambourn on an operation educating motorists about road safety near horses.

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The spokesperson added: “Then while driving towards Wantage, they were flagged down by two members of the public for a female who was found in the verge with a push bike on a busy road.

“It is suspected she had a medical episode and was taken to hospital.

“Then they assisted our colleagues from Roads Policing and the Mounted Section in Lambourn on an operation educating drivers on road safety in the vicinity of horses.”

Thames Valley Police have launched an official appeal to look for a missing 16-year-old boy from West Oxfordshire, who was reported missing yesterday (Monday, April 20) at 10pm.

Police said that Cody was last seen in Witney and is also known to frequent Oxford.

When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms.

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The force asks that anyone who has any information should get in touch as soon as possible.

Cody, 16, from Witney (Image: TVP)

A spokesperson for the police said: “Help us find Cody, 16, missing from West Oxfordshire. Last seen 10pm yesterday in Witney.

“Cody was last seen wearing a black jacket, white T-shirt, and grey tracksuit bottoms. He is known to frequent Witney and Oxford.

” If seen, call 999 quoting 43260193403.”

According to a householder in the area, at least 30 caravans broke into the Caversfield Park in Caversfield near Bicester today (Tuesday, April 21) leaving villagers fearful and angry.

In addition, a fence at the bottom of the park, next to Buckingham Road, has reportedly been broken.

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Thames Valley Police has said it is monitoring the situation at the village and are working with partner agencies to assess its impact on the community.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers are aware of the unauthorised encampment.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and are working in partnership with relevant agencies to assess any impact on the local community.”

The caravans on Caversfield Park (Image: Public)

The Ministry of Defence, which reportedly owns the park, has also been approached for comment.

A 58-year-old man, who wished to remain anonymous, said that villagers are “very upset”.

He said: “Hundreds of dog walkers use it locally and lots of kids as well.”

He estimated that there were at least 30 caravans and hundreds of people now camped out at the park and claimed that police had told locals to stay away.

The caravans on Caversfield Park (Image: Public)

“It is absolutely outrageous,” said the man, who has been a Caversfield resident for three decades.

He added: “Police have got the powers to do something about it and refuse to do anything.”

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The man said some police community support officers had been sent but that the Travellers remained with concerns since being raised about the Travellers’ dogs.

The man said his wife was shaking when she returned from walking their own dog on the park, something either she or her husband does every day.

He added: “I fear for what could happen overnight. People are mad about this.”