Man found guilty in connection to serious assault

A man has been convicted in connection with a serious assault in Bicester last year.

35 year old Tristan Burke, aged 35, of Woodpiece Road, Upper Arncott, was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict of section 18 wounding with intent, following a trial lasting three weeks at Oxford Crown Court.

Burke is due to be sentenced on Friday 25 July.

Detective Inspector James Holden-White, from Oxfordshire CID, said: “This was an exceptionally violent and ferocious attack, and it is only thanks to the professionalism of medical professionals that the victim survived and has made a good recovery.

“Whatever the reasons for this attack, there can be absolutely no justification whatsoever.

“This was a complex case for a Jury to consider and Burke will be sentenced in due course.

“Thames Valley Police does not tolerate such offending and will always work tirelessly and resolutely to bring those to justice who seek to cause such harm in our communities.

“I would like to wish the victim of this attack all the best for his future, and I hope that now we have had this court outcome, he can put the ordeal behind him and move on with his life.”