Oxfordshire man ‘stabbed with knives’ as police arrest two

A report was made to Thames Valley Police of two males fighting with knives in Cherwell Avenue in Kidlington shortly before 9pm on Sunday (April 19).

The force has said that a man aged in his 40s was treated for “several stab injuries” in Oxford Road just after 10pm.

Police say he suffered “serious injuries” and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

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Thames Valley Police has since arrested two men from Kidlington, aged 24 and 52, on suspicion of assault, and both remain in police custody.

Officers say that there is no risk to the wider public, as the force believes all those involved in the incident are known to each other.

Despite this, Thames Valley Police has informed local residents that there will be an increased police presence in the town of Kidlington today (Monday, April 20).

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There will also be a scene in Queens Avenue, so the public has been asked to speak to a uniformed officer if they have any concerns.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses to an assault and weapons incident in Kidlington yesterday.

“Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact us, quoting the reference number 43260190844.

“Alternatively, people can report information to us anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers.”