Police ‘lockdown’ as ‘busker attacked’ near Westgate Oxford

Traffic including buses were at a standstill in Queen Street as police officers parked their vehicles to deal with the incident in Bonn Square.

One man could be seen lying on the ground at the St Ebbe’s Street junction with Queen Street, with ambulance crews also attending.

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The Headington News blog reported: “Nasty attack in Bonn Square means that numerous No 8 buses are stuck.”

One shopper said: “That was a proper affray.”

Police in Queen Street Oxford (Image: Andy Ffrench)

Following the incident, there were numerous patrol cars parked in Queen Street and police officers could be seen talking to people in the Bonn Square area, gathering statements from witnesses and shoppers.

One Deliveroo driver said someone approached a busker singing reggae songs in Bonn Square and tried to steal his takings before a row broke out.

Emergency vehicles in Oxford (Image: Andy Ffrench)

Police officers at the scene declined to comment on the incident.

It appeared that at least one arrest was made, as officers handcuffed a man in Queen Street.

A police officer with shoppers (Image: Andy Ffrench)

By about 4pm traffic was returning to normal, although there were still some emergency vehicles at the scene.

One officer in Bonn Square said there was now a section 34 dispersal order in place for the square for the next 48 hours.

A police patrol car in Queen Street (Image: Andy Ffrench)

The order, authorised under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, gives police officers and PCSOs in England and Wales temporary, enhanced powers to direct individuals away from a specified area for up to 48 hours to prevent harassment, distress, or crime.

Thames Valley Police are being asked to comment further.