Woman left with ‘serious injuries’ in Oxford police incident

Thames Valley Police and other emergency responders attended a serious incident on the Cowley Road in Oxford yesterday, Thursday, May 7, at 9.43pm.

The responders were called out to a fear for welfare incident for a woman on Cowley Road, which was closed while the situation was dealt with.

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A spokesperson for the force said the woman suffered ‘serious injuries’.

They said: “Thames Valley Police were called, alongside our colleagues at South Central Ambulance Service, at 9.43pm yesterday, May 7, to reports of a fear for welfare of a woman on Cowley Road, Oxford.

FILE PHOTO of police cars on Cowley Road (Image: Submitted)

“Whilst emergency services dealt with the incident the road was closed and has since reopened.

“The woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, with ongoing support provided.  There are no suspicious circumstances or criminal investigations connected with this incident.”

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Stagecoach Oxford bus company issued updates during the incident, as bus services one and 10 on Cowley Road were cancelled, diverted instead via Iffley Road to Templars Square.

The company apologised ‘for any inconvenience caused’ as all bus stops were moved to Iffley Road during the evening.

Services were fully restored when the Cowley Road reopened by about 11.30pm, and customers were thanked for their patience and understanding.