Crime & Safety
Oxford tributes for woman who died as armed police called
Emergency services, including armed police and paramedics, were called to the incident in the busy Oxford street at around 3pm on Thursday, March 19.
It’s not known why armed police were called and police provided little detail around the incident.
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A spokesman said: “This was the death of a woman in her 60s due to a medical episode.”
One anonymous eyewitness told this newspaper: “There were three police cars, armed police officers, four ambulances and a critical care unit.
“The roads were gridlocked, and there were around eight paramedics at the side of the road performing CPR.”
Tributes for the woman can be left below.
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“We have opened a book of condolence for a woman in her 60s who died after a medical incident in Cowley Road, Oxford on Thursday afternoon, March 19. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to her or condolences for her loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space. There may be a delay in messages being made public as they require approval.”
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