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'Airgun' injuries: Two arrested
11:51am Thursday 20th November 2008
Two teenagers have been arrested after a man suffered a fractured elbow and eye injury in a crematorium gun attack.
A 19-year-old man was attacked at Oxford Crematorium, in Bayswater Road, Oxford, at about 2.30am yesterday morning.
His attackers then drove away towards Barton on a red old-style BMW car.
Police believe the injuries may have been caused by an air pistol.
This morning,two boys, aged 18 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to endanger life and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
They are currently in police custody. Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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