Oxford Terror: Police Hunt Arber Spata After Brutal New Year’s Day Attack

New Year’s Morning Horror on Cowley Road

Thames Valley Police are on the chase for 22-year-old Arber Spata following a savage assault outside two popular Cowley Road cafés in Oxford. The chilling attack left one man with serious injuries — including a fractured jaw and broken teeth.

At around 4.30am on New Year’s Day, Spata and his gang targeted two men in their twenties outside Café Baba and Bodrum. One victim was punched repeatedly, dragged to the floor, and kicked while curled up — suffering multiple facial wounds. The attackers then fled the scene.

Who Is Arber Spata?

  • Age: 22
  • Height: Around 6ft 2ins
  • Build: Proportionate
  • Often seen hanging around Cowley Road

Police Ramp Up Hunt – Need Your Help

So far, cops have arrested two suspects. One is charged, the other on bail until April 10. Now, they want to track down three more men who could hold vital info.

If you know where Spata is, have seen him, recognise any of the unidentified men, or if any of them are you, please contact us,” Thames Valley Police urged.

Witnesses should call 101, visit a police station, or report online quoting reference 43260000325.

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Topics :CrimePolice

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