A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the chest and leg yesterday evening.

The fight happened at around 7.55pm on Lambourn Road, Rose Hill.

Oxford Mail:

A man, in his thirties, is still in hospital in a stable condition and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

An 18-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody.

Now police want anybody who saw the incident to come forward.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector James Mather, of Oxford CID, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

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“I would also urge anyone who may have CCTV footage of the area or any motorists with a dash-cam and were in the local area, to please review the footage in case it has captured something significant that can assist this investigation.

Deputy Local Policing Area Commander for Oxford, Chief Inspector Jennifer Hogben, said: “I understand that this incident may cause concern in the local community, however I would like to reassure you that we are conducting a thorough investigation into what happened and we have also made an arrest.”

“There will be an increased police presence in the local area as we carry out our investigation, if you have any questions or concerns, please speak to our uniformed officers who will be able to assist you.

“I would also like to reiterate that if you have any information at all in relation to this incident, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, please contact us or Crimestoppers.”

Anybody with information should all police on 101 quoting the reference 43200368095.