A MAN is fighting for his life after he was attacked in Adderbury.

Police said the 30-year-old man was thought to have been assaulted about 3.15am yesterday in Margaret Road.

He is in a critical condition in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Forensic officers have carried out a thorough examination of the scene and detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward.

Anyone with information can call Banbury CID on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.