Eight arrested in Oxfordshire after disorder
Three people were injured and taken to hospital
Last updated 26th Apr 2025
Eight people have been arrested after a group of people in Banbury caused 'public disorder'. Three people, a 15-year-old boy, a 17-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were taken to hospital with injuries after.
The eight were arrested on suspicion of affray, with one seventeen-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon.
A section 60 order, which allows police officers to stop and search anyone in the area, was put into place in Banbury, and will remain until 5pm today (26th April).
Detective Inspector James Holden-White says: “We understand this disorder may be concerning for the community but we do not believe there is any threat to the wider public.
“We have put a Section 60 order in place and increased patrols in the area and will continue to investigate the incident as a priority, making eight arrests so far.
“I am appealing for any witnesses, anyone with information relating to the disorder to please come forward.
“Please either call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250201394.
“If you have footage of the incident, please do not share it online, instead upload it to the dedicated portal for this investigation.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
“The Section 60 order will give our officers extra powers to carry out stop and search activity, and has been enacted for the safety of the public.
“These are emergency powers and the threshold to implement them is very high, however we are using them to keep our communities safe.
“If you are stopped by an officer, please do not be worried as this does not mean that you are in trouble.
“If you are in the area and have any concerns, you can speak to any of our uniformed officers.”