A TEENAGER was assaulted and injured in Blackbird Leys on Saturday night (September 24).

Thames Valley Police said the incident happened at 11pm between the junction of Knights Road and Blackbird Leys Road.

A boy in his teens was assaulted as a fight broke out. The police said he received a laceration to his head, believed to have been made with a bladed article.

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The boy was treated at the John Radcliffe Hospital and has since been discharged.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident.

Investigating officer PC Jesse Higgs, based at Cowley Police Station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident or have CCTV or dash-cam footage in the area, to please get in touch. 

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220430260.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, she joined the team this year and covers health stories for the Oxfordshire papers. 

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