Two Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack Near Oxford Play Park
Two 18-year-olds from Oxford and Reading were arrested on Saturday for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Both suspects have been released on police bail until 3 October.
19-Year-Old Hospitalised with Serious Injuries
The arrests follow a vicious assault just after midnight on Friday, 4 September. The victim, a 19-year-old man, was attacked near a children’s play park in the playing fields between Croft Road, Rippington Drive, and Old Marston Road.
He remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and CCTV Footage
“This was a particularly violent assault and has left a teenager with extensive injuries,” said Detective Constable Vicki Reynolds of Oxford CID.
“Thankfully, he doesn’t have a broken neck, but he has a fractured skull, a bleed on the brain, and a broken rib.”
“I’m urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has CCTV or doorbell footage from the area between 11pm Thursday and 1am Friday to come forward.”
“Please call 101 quoting reference 43200276401.”
