Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious knife attack involving two incidents on Monday 15 June 2026 in Oxford. The attacks occurred in the areas of Littlemore and Radley, with police linking the events to the same group travelling in a blue vehicle.
At approximately 9.20pm, a young man was threatened by a group of men in a blue vehicle near Barberi Close and St Nicholas Road in Littlemore. Fortunately, the victim escaped without injury.
Less than ten minutes later, near Beckett Drive in Radley, the same group reportedly attacked another man, who sustained serious knife wounds. The injured man remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Seven men have been arrested in connection with the attacks. Forensic teams and a police dog unit conducted investigations at the Beckett Drive scene throughout Tuesday, 16 June.
Detective Inspector Richard Allmond said: “This was a serious incident that saw a young man sustain a serious injury, and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances. We believe these incidents may be linked and involved the same group and vehicle.
“I would urge anyone who was in the Littlemore or Radley areas on Monday evening and may have seen a blue vehicle or anything suspicious, to please come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could be vital in helping us progress our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or report online quoting reference 43260300589. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
