Oxford: Port Meadow ‘stabbing’ left one injured in hospital

The incident occurred on Sunday evening, April 26, when a large police presence and paramedics were spotted at the green opposite the White Hart pub in Wolvercote, near Port Meadow.

Eyewitness reports say the incident was a ‘stabbing’ and a man was injured on the scene.

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Thames Valley Police confirmed that officers were called to reports of a public order incident at Wolvercote Bathing Place off Godstow Road in the park, at about 6.30pm on Sunday, April 26.

Eyewitness images show a large police presence in Wolvercote (Image: Contributed)

Two men from Oxford, aged 45 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of affray, and a 30-year-old man from Ealing has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

All three men remain in police custody, and the force have now said one individual is receiving treatment in hospital.

A spokesperson for the force said: “One individual suffered minor injuries and is currently in hospital receiving treatment.”

Eyewitness images show a large police presence in Wolvercote (Image: Contributed)

Commenting earlier on Monday afternoon, a police spokesperson said: “Officers were made aware of a report of a public order incident at around 6.30pm yesterday (April 26) on Wolvercote Bathing Place, Godstow Road.

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“Enquiries are currently ongoing into this investigation and there is no wider concern at this time.

“Anyone with any information please ring 101 and quote the reference 43260204156.”

The force said a medical episode attended at the same time in Wolvercote was a separate, unrelated incident.