Two teens were stabbed in Banbury within six days. Police patrols have increased with open minds about the details.
They aren’t ruling out a connection entirely and are keeping an open mind about it. Police are patrolling Banbury because of these events, as both incidents involved knives in the past week. Talk to officers if you have worries or information.
On February 10, a teen was walking in Princess Diana Park between 5:20 pm and 5:45 pm. He walked between Edmunds Road and Mold Crescent when a man he didn’t know spoke to him. The man then stabbed his leg with a knife.
The victim received stitches in the hospital and was treated for a minor wound. He has since left the hospital. Another attack happened days later between 11 pm on February 14 and 12:30 am on February 15.
Three men approached a teen in the park near Ruscote Arcade. One of the men stabbed him in the back. The teen ran away for medical help. The police say his injury wasn’t life-threatening.
If you know anything, contact the police by reporting online or calling 101. Use reference number 43250068968 or 43250076994, using the right number for the related event.
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