Thames Valley Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a serious assault that left a delivery driver with a broken hip in Oxford city centre.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:30pm on Monday, 17 March 2025, on Cornmarket Street. According to police, a man approached the delivery worker and pulled him off his bicycle by his fast food delivery bag, causing him to fall heavily to the ground.
The victim sustained a serious hip injury, described as a break, which has left him unable to work. The injury has had a significant financial impact on the victim and his family, police said.
Investigating officer PC Edward Lee, based at Oxford Police Station, described the incident as a “GBH-level assault.”
“This was a GBH-level assault where a man has sustained a serious and debilitating injury to his hip which has meant he is unable to work and his family impacted financially,” said PC Lee.
“We are now releasing an image of a man who we believe may have vital information that could help with this investigation. If this person is you, or you know who he is, please contact Thames Valley Police.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force either via the Thames Valley Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250130721.
Information can also be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Police are also asking any witnesses to the incident, which took place in one of Oxford’s busiest shopping streets, to come forward.
