Police have launched a manhunt for a 33-year-old following an attack in Oxford yesterday and have warned the public 'do not approach'.
The force has said it wants the public's help to locate Arthur McDonagh, 33 and from Oxford, after a serious assault that happened in North Way, Barton yesterday (Monday, August 17).
A spokesperson said: "Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public's help to locate Arthur McDonagh, aged 33, from Oxford.
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"He is wanted in connection with a serious assault that happened in North Way, Barton, yesterday (August 17).
"Arthur is known to frequent the Garsington area.
"If you have any information about his whereabouts call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43260426989.
"If you see him, do not approach him, but instead call 999."
Emergency services were called to Barton Village Road at about 11.10am yesterday after reports of an assault.
Thames Valley Police closed North Way to the junction with Edgecombe Road while officers carried out their enquiries.
A significant police presence remained throughout the day, with multiple vehicles stationed behind cordons as investigations continued.
A damaged white pickup truck was left in the middle of the road, surrounded by broken glass and with what appeared to be blood splattered on the rear right-hand side.
The white pickup truck could be seen behind the police cordon.
There were multiple reports of different weapons being used during the assault, but Thames Valley Police confirmed late on Monday that they do not believe an axe, bat or machete were used in the attack.
But police declined to say what weapon they do believe was used in the assault.
The force confirmed a man was taken to hospital for treatment, but no arrests had been made.
A police spokesperson said: "Following our attendance at an incident in Barton yesterday, a man remains in a stable condition after sustaining serious injuries.
"The road was reopened yesterday, and we would like to thank the local community for their patience and support while officers carried out initial enquiries."
A spokesperson said on Monday: "We were called around 11.10am to an assault happening on Barton Village Road.
"We have closed North Way down to the junction of Edgecombe Road, while officers conduct enquiries.
"A man has been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for his injuries. No arrests have been made."
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Following the incident, Mike Rowley, Labour councillor for Barton and Sandhills, said his thoughts were with the victim and praised local officers for their response.
He said: "My thoughts are with the victim as the incident sounds horrible.
"I am in touch with the police, but I'm not expecting any updates yet as their priority is finding the offender and making sure there aren't any further offences."
Appeals for public help in finding individuals by the police can relate to suspects, witnesses or others who may have vital information in relation to the incident.
They do not mean the person is to blame nor do they imply guilt.
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