Appeal for witnesses following assault – Oxford

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Oxford.

At approximately 5.10am on Sunday 1 December, a man, who was previously seen walking with two other men along Queens Street, was punched in the face when at the corner of Queens Street and Saint Ebbes Street, causing him to fall backwards onto the floor.

The victim proceeded to drop two bags and an unknown item before walking away from the scene. The offender followed the victim and approached him again while outside Pure Gym.

A 19-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested in relation to this incident on suspicion of assault. He has since been released on bail.

Investigating Officer DC Joanne Johnson said: “We are appealing for information following this assault.

“We are asking the victim or anyone who may have witnessed the incident, to please get in touch.

"Anyone with information can make a report online or call 101 quoting reference 43240580852.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” 

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UPDATE: Edit to add further details relating to arrest.