Man hospitalised with major injuries after Oxford ‘assault’

Thames Valley Police has said that a man in his 20s was rushed to hospital early this morning (Monday, June 22) after an incident at the junction of Ridgefield Road and Leys Place.

The force added that he had sustained “major, but not life-threatening” injuries and is continuing to receive treatment. No arrests have yet been made.

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Police were called to the incident at 11.50pm yesterday (Sunday, June 21) and a section of the road was closed until early this afternoon at 1.40pm.

Around six police vehicles were spotted on the road and eyewitness said they saw a forensic team at the incident.

The police cordon on Ridgefield Road in Oxford on Monday, June 22 (Image: Matthew Evans)

A local, who wished to remain anonymous, told us: “Police have cordoned off the area.

“Officers are guarding the place, and all the vehicles are being turned around. I’m not sure what has happened.”

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A spokesperson for the force then said: “Officers were made aware of a report of an assault at around 11.50pm yesterday (June 21) at the junction of Ridgefield Road and Leys Place, Oxford.

“A man in his twenties sustained major, but not life-threatening, injuries and is still in hospital receiving treatment.

“No arrests have been made and anyone with information is urged to call 101, report via our website or call anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 43260313108.”