A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in Oxford.

At around 6pm yesterday (May 24) on Leon Close a 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds to the leg.

He has since been discharged from the hospital.

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The suspect is described by police as being a man wearing all black with a ski mask on.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Investigating officer detective constable Daniel Hayward based at Cowley police station, said: “We are appealing for information following this assault.

“Members of the public may see an increase police presence while we continue our enquiries.

“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this or may have a CCTV camera to please check the footage to see if it shows anything that would assist our enquiries."

Anyone with information should call 101 or they can report online quoting reference 43230228388.

If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your report completely anonymously.