A STABBING in Headington has prompted a major police presence and a manhunt for the attacker.

The woman was stabbed by a man outside the Co-operative Food in London Road at 3.10pm, inflicting 'serious injuries.'

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Her attacker fled on foot towards the direction of Stile Road, Thames Valley Police said, and anyone who sees anyone matching his description has been urged to call 999.

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He is described as black, of large build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a green bomber-style jacket with a tracksuit, and police believe he was known to the victim.

The police helicopter from NPAS Benson has been assisting with the search operation and the Co-op has been cordoned off, while the woman was taken to hospital.

See our photos from the cordon as well as videos below.

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A video sent to the Oxford Mail by a passer-by shows the large number of emergency services and the sound of sirens and a helicopter in the background. 

 Police and ambulance crews were still on the scene at 5.30pm and the Co-op remained closed to customers.

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Witnesses said there appears to be a large pool of blood on the ground in the supermarket's car park and some sort of clothing.