Three arrests in Oxford after ‘stabbing’ at Port Meadow

A significant police presence and paramedic emergency responders were spotted in Godstow Road, Wolvercote, on Sunday evening after an incident on Port Meadow.

Eyewitness reports say the incident was a ‘stabbing’ and a man was injured on the scene, though this has not been confirmed by the force.

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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 suspects remain in police custody.

Commenting on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the police 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.

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

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

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

Thames Valley Police did not confirm if anyone was injured in the incident and has been asked for more information.

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