Oxford manhunt after teenager ‘punched multiple times’

The incident occurred in the middle of the night at the junction of Queen Street and St Ebbes Street in Oxford, Sunday, March 22 at about 12.30am.

The victim, a man in his late teens, was ‘punched multiple times’ the offender, who then ran away down St Michaels Street.

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Police said the victim did not require hospital treatment.

Thames Valley Police are now appealing for a man they would like to speak to in connection with the assault and has released CCTV footage of the individual.

Police have released CCTV footage stills of a man they want to speak to (Image: Thames Valley Police)

The image shows a young man with dark hair and facial hair wearing a black hoodie, grey jeans and sunglasses on his head.

Investigating officer PC Sophy Hewitt said: “We’re looking to identify the individual in this CCTV image, as we believe they may have information that could help our investigation.

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“If this person is you, or you recognise who this is, please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference 43260139864.

“Witnesses can also contact us via 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The corner of Queen Street and St Ebbe’s Street is next to Bonn Square, and the entrance to Oxford shopping centre the Westgate.