Oxfordshire police search for third man after ‘stabbing’

The alleged victim, in his 40s, remains in hospital in a stable condition having been found in Oxford Road at around 10pm on Sunday, April 19.

Meanwhile, the two men from Kidlington, aged 24 and 52, who were arrested on suspicion of assault have been released on conditional police bail until July 13.

Detectives set up a police cordon in Queens Avenue on Monday with forensic officers seen gathering evidence at a house.

Police cordon in Queens Avenue, Kidlington (Image: Alexandra Carter / Newsquest)

At around 9pm on Sunday, the initial call came into the police alleging that a knife fight had broken out in Cherwell Avenue.

Officers have now turned their attention to tracing a man that may have ran from the scene, saying he was potentially involved with what happened with the police scene in Queens Avenue now removed.

The wanted man is described by the force as being either black or mixed race, around 6ft tall, of large build, with black cornrows or mini dreads, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a grey tracksuit and carrying a black rucksack.

In an update on Tuesday afternoon, Thames Valley Police said officers are keen to talk to anyone living in the area with CCTV or video doorbells.

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They are also appealing for any drivers with dash-cams that were driving in the area between 8pm and 10.30pm on Sunday to check their footage for anything that could help with the investigation.

Investigating officer detective sergeant Mark Personius, of the Oxfordshire criminal investigations department, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to this assault in Kidlington to please come forward.

“There is no risk to the wider public as we believe all those involved in the incident are known to each other.

“However, there will be an increased police presence in the town so please speak to a uniformed officer if you have any concerns.”

Kidlington East councillor Fiona Mawson said the incident is a “shocking and frightening” experience for people in the area and urged anybody with information to come forward.

The Green councillor added: “As someone who has lived in the area for 33 years, I know this is a highly unusual situation and there’s no reason to believe that the neighbourhood is at any increased risk.”

An anonymous resident of Cherwell Avenue said on Monday that police officers knocked on his window at around 12.30am on Monday, asking to look through camera footage from their ring doorbell.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact Thames Valley Police, quoting the reference number 43260190844.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.