Two more teenagers arrested after 15 year old stabbed in the face
He suffered serious injuries during the incident on Tuesday
Last updated 4th Apr 2025
Thames Valley Police has made a further arrest after a 15 year-old boy was stabbed in the face.
The force say the arrests relate to an incident on Tuesday (2 April) in Fry’s Hill Park, Blackbird Leys, where the teenager sustained serious injuries and another 16-year-old boy was assaulted.
A 18-year-old man from Oxford was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, two counts of assault by beating, actual bodily harm and possession with intent to supply of class A drugs.
A 19-year-old man from Oxford was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, two counts of assault by beating and actual bodily harm.
Detective Inspector George Atkinson of Oxford CID said: “We have been conducting a thorough investigation following this incident and we have made further arrests.
“We continue to support the victim of this nasty assault and his family, and have now made an arrest.
“I know that this incident caused concern in the community, but I would again like to reassure people that we are making good progress in this investigation.
“I would again urge anybody who has any information or believes that they witnessed this incident to please contact Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250145937.
“You can also submit your digital evidence via our dedicated portal for this investigation.
“Alternatively, to report anonymously, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“Thames Valley Police is committed to tackling violent incidents such as this, and we will leave no stone unturned as we seek to locate those responsible and bring them to justice.”