Man in His 50s Seriously Injured in Cowley Road Assault, Oxford
Thames Valley Police are hunting witnesses after a brutal attack on a man in his fifties in Oxford. The incident unfolded around 7.20pm on Thursday, July 18, on Cowley Road.
Victim Found Collapsed Hours Later
Following the initial altercation, the victim was taken to hospital. Later, at about 10.30pm, a passerby found him collapsed on London Road, opposite Bury Knowle Park. He remains in hospital receiving treatment for serious head injuries.
Police Urge Witnesses and Dashcam Owners to Come Forward
Detective Inspector Mike Roddy of Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit said:
“This was a vicious assault that has left the victim with serious head injuries. We are appealing for anyone who saw the incident or the victim on London Road to come forward.”
“If motorists or cyclists were nearby at the time, please check dash-cam footage as it might hold vital clues.”
“We believe this to be an isolated incident and an arrest has been made.”
How to Help Police Investigate
Anyone with information – no matter how minor – is urged to contact Thames Valley Police immediately. Call 101 quoting reference number 429 (19/7) or report online.
