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Workers feel ‘unsafe’ in Oxford area after ‘GBH incident’

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Several people who work on Blackbird Leys Road have said that police incidents are a regular occurrence and that they feel scared in the area.

This comes after multiple police and ambulance vehicles rushed to the street on Tuesday at 4.35pm amid reports someone had been seriously hurt.

Locals said there were at least two ambulances and between 10 and 15 police officers present.

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One worker, who asked not to be named, said: “I saw a guy on the floor and thought nothing of it, and then I just saw sirens.”

A second anonymous worker added: “There were people around him and some guy trying to stop the blood. Everyone was running away. Everyone was calling the police and ambulances to come quickly.”

Ramesh Basnet who works at the local pharmacy said one of his colleagues went out to try and help.

Workers on Blackbird Leys Road have said they feel 'unsafe' in the Oxford areaWorkers on Blackbird Leys Road have said they feel ‘unsafe’ in the Oxford area (Image: Matthew Evans)

The trainee pharmacy technician said: “My pharmacist went down to help but it was already being sorted by the team.”

The force remained present into the evening with a residential area by a series of shops cordoned off.

A spokesperson later said: “The victim, a man in his 20s, sustained injuries and is currently receiving hospital treatment.

Ramesh Basnet, trainee pharmacy technician (Image: Matthew Evans)

“A 41-year-old man and a 20-year-old man both from Oxford have been arrested on suspicion of grievously bodily harm.

“At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident and is no wider threat to the public.

“Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, call 101 and quote the reference 43260248575, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Workers on Blackbird Leys Road have said they feel 'unsafe' in the Oxford areaWorkers on Blackbird Leys Road have said they feel ‘unsafe’ in the Oxford area (Image: Matthew Evans)

“It was horrible,” said a woman who has lived in the area for 20 years, although she added that it is a “day-to-day thing here”.

She said: “It is always happening around here. I go to the door and ask what is happening this time.”

Workers on Blackbird Leys Road have said they feel 'unsafe' in the Oxford areaWorkers on Blackbird Leys Road have said they feel ‘unsafe’ in the Oxford area (Image: Matthew Evans)

When asked whether an increased police presence might make her feel more at ease, she said it would not help.

“Police do not frighten them,” she said. “If they want to do something they will do it.”

Her fellow employee added that he is “scared” when he walks back to his car at night.

Adam Esmail who works at the Region to Season store agreed.

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The 39-year-old said: “We get used to it to be honest. Police presence is not unusual around here; this area has been rough for a number of years.”

While Mr Basnet did not think it a usual occurrence he and those working at the pharmacy said they did not feel safe.

He said: “It is scary. It seems as if it is not safe around here. I am worried about going to the gym later.”

He added: “Everyone is a bit shocked to be honest.”





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Oxford train delays due to trespassers on the tracks

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Trespassers gained access to the railway at High Wycombe this morning, Wednesday, May 27, at about 6.30am, forcing the train operator to halt all services on the lines towards London and the West Midlands.

All trains travelling between Oxford and London Marylebone, which call at High Wycombe, have been delayed this morning.

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Chiltern Railways said all lines reopened at about 7.50am but disruption is expected to continue until 9am.

The 6.38am train from Oxford to London Marylebone is delayed and due to depart at 8.03am, along with the same service at 10.19am, due to leave at 11.43am.

Services from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone and vice versa are delayed by around two hours.

Chiltern Railways tickets are being accepted at no extra cross on Arriva Cross Country services between Birmingham new Street, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Oxford and Reading stations.

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A statement from Chiltern Railways said: “We’re sorry for the delay to your journey.

“If you have been delayed by 15 minutes or more, then you are likely to be entitled to compensation. Claims can be made online at delay repay.”

Customers are advised to check their journey before they travel on the Chiltern Railways JourneyCheck website.





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Oxford ring road closed amid major police incident

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The A40 in Marston on the Oxford ring road is closed in a major and ongoing police incident.



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Train evacuated in Oxfordshire due to ’45C’ heatwave

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Chiltern Railways cancelled its 4.37pm service to the West Midlands from Marylebone in Banbury at 5.38pm on bank holiday Monday.

Passengers reported the air conditioning had broken, with the sweltering conditions becoming unbearable inside the carriage.

A Chiltern Railways spokesperson said: “We are sorry that due to a fault with the air conditioning on a train, the 4.37pm service from London Marylebone to Stourbridge Junction on Monday, May 25 was cancelled at Banbury.

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“Customers were able to use their ticket to board the next service to the West Midlands which departed Banbury 50 minutes later.

“We encourage customers who were delayed as a result of the disruption to claim compensation via the Delay Repay scheme.”

The next service to the West Midlands departed Banbury at 6.27pm.

Staff handed out bottles of water to dehydrated passengers on Banbury’s platform.

The Daily Mail reported temperatures got up to 45C on the train.

Oxfordshire was one of nine counties where temperatures rose above 32C on Monday amid an historic bank holiday heatwave.

Records for May temperatures were broken at RAF Benson and RAF Brize Norton, where temperatures reached 33.6C and 32.9C respectively.

Until Monday, the highest May temperature had been 32.8C which was last reached in 1922 and 1944, the Met Office said.





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