Oxford man named and charged with grievous bodily harm

The man, in his 50s, was reported as being injured at The Slade just before 1pm on Saturday (April 11).

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

Nigel Savill, aged 48, of The Slade, Oxford, has now been charged with one count of section 20 grievous bodily harm without intent.

He is due at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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Arrest in Wood Farm (Image: Contributed)

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.

Photos from the scene show multiple emergency vehicles and someone being put into a police car.

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

A police spokesman previously 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.

“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.”