Oxford – Arrest made after man suffers injuries in Wood Farm

A man in his 50s was reported as being injured at The Slade just before 1pm today.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that he was taken to hospital and that a 48-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

An eyewitness said they spotted around seven police cars, one critical care unit and an ambulance in the area near the junction with Wood Farm Road.

Police also said that a scene watch was in place while investigations continue and have appealed to the public for information which may assist them.

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The Slade (Image: Google Street View)

A police spokesman said: “The force was contacted by the ambulance service at 12.55pm to report a man with injuries in The Slade.

“The man in his 50s has been taken to hospital.

“A 48-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody.

“We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.

“There is a scene watch in place to enable our officers to carry out a thorough investigation.

“If anyone has any information or footage from the area and has not already spoken to the force then please speak to an officer at the scene, call 101, or leave any information via our website, quoting the investigation reference number 43260175531.”