Banbury – Five arrested after fight and damaged vehicles

Police responding to reports of criminal damage in Dover Avenue, just off Bretch Hill, in Banbury on Saturday, June 20.

Officers attended and found that four vehicles had been damaged.

Five men have been arrested and released on police bail.

Police are now asking anyone who witnessed the events to contact them.

Thames Valley Police has said they are working to understand the chronology of the events and that it is believed all parties arrested were known to each other. Also that they don’t believe there is a risk to the wider public.

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A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “At around 11.31pm on Saturday (20/6), we were made aware of a criminal damage incident in Dover Avenue, Banbury, following an altercation between a group of men.

“Officers attended the scene to find four vehicles damaged.

“Five men have been arrested in connection with this incident. All have subsequently been released on police bail.

“Officers are working hard to understand the circumstances and chronology of the events and it is believed all parties arrested were known to each other.

“We do not believe there is a risk to wider public.

“There will be an increased police presence through our Neighbourhood teams.

“If anyone witnessed this incident, they should call 101, quoting reference 43260311521.”