Appeal in connection with an incident of grievous bodily harm - Banbury

Thames Valley Police is appealing for information in connection with an incident of grievous bodily harm in Banbury.

At around 12.30am today (21/12), the victim, a man in his thirties, was assaulted outside The Exchange pub in High Street.

The victim was punched by another man, who then fled the scene.

The victim is currently in hospital in a serious condition with a head injury.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Rachel Alexander said: “I am appealing to anyone who has information about this assault to contact Thames Valley Police as soon as possible.

“If you saw the assault, have footage of the assault or from the area in the early hours of this morning then please come forward.

“You can contact us via our website, a police station or by calling 101, quoting investigation reference number 43240616344.

“There is a scene watch in place in the High Street to allow our officers and staff to carry out enquiries. If you have any questions or information then you can also speak to an officer at the scene.

“We believe this was a targeted attack and there is no threat to the wider public.

“Our investigation is in its early stages but we are carrying out a number of enquiries and have already arrested a man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The 19-year-old man from Banbury is currently in police custody at this time.”

JW