Man given life sentence for near-fatal stabbing in Bicester
Tristan Burke was found guilty of wounding with intent
Last updated 25th Sep 2025
A man who viciously attacked a man in Bicester has today (25 September) been sentenced to prison for the assault.
Tristan Burke, aged 35, of Woodpiece Road, Upper Arncott, was found guilty of wounding with intent following a trial, which concluded at Oxford Crown Court on 19 July.
Returning to the same court today, Burke was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of seven years and 102 days for the attack.
On Sunday 29 December 2024, a 37-year-old man was attacked and stabbed in a retail park in Bicester.
The victim was stabbed twice, with one of the stab wounds millimetres from penetrating his heart.
Thanks to the excellent work of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Service and South Central Ambulance Service, and medical professionals at the John Radcliffe Hospital, the victim miraculously survived his injuries.
A thorough investigation was conducted and Burke was arrested on 2 January and charged on 4 January 2025.
Detective Inspector James Holden-White, from Oxfordshire CID, said: “Burke inflicted very serious injuries on his victim in a ferocious and exceptionally violent attack, leaving him for dead in a retail park.
“Thankfully, due to the incredible professionalism and quick work of medical professionals, the victim survived his injuries, and is making a good recovery.
“Tristan Burke is a violent individual, and whatever his reasons for this attack, there is absolutely no justification whatsoever for his actions.
“He caused very significant harm to his victim, and showed little regard to him and I am pleased that Burke has now been held to account for his violent behaviour.
“Thames Valley Police will never tolerate knife-carrying and the violence that often emerges as a result of knife carrying.
“We will always work resolutely to bring those to justice who seek to cause such harm in our communities.
“I hope that the victim will continue on the road to recovery and put this ordeal behind him in the knowledge that Burke will now serve a very substantial prison sentence as a result of his actions.”