POLICE are hunting for witnesses after an assault with an imitation firearm that hospitalised a boy took place in Kidlington.

The incident happened at about 3.20pm on Thursday (January 26) at the junction of Bicester Road and the A4260, opposite the car wash on Thursday.

A boy was assaulted and threatened with an imitation firearm. He sustained injuries to the face in the incident that required hospital treatment and he has since been discharged.

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Investigating officer, PC Joshua Burgoyne, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident to please get in touch.  

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230038938.

“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 Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage.

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