TWO men who were 'seriously' injured in a group brawl in Didcot have now been released from hospital.

The pair were among three people injured in the attack in Mendip Heights yesterday morning, and a murder investigation was launched after the third man - named locally as Darren 'Dizzy' Maccormick - sadly died of multiple stab wounds.

Police said the man who died, who was aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at hospital. 

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He has not yet been formally identified but a Home Office post mortem is due to take place on Sunday. 

In an update on the murder investigation this afternoon, Thames Valley Police said the cordons that were in place in the area had been 'significantly reduced' but that officers would remain on patrol.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik, said: "Our Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate this incident, during which a man lost his life.

"The two other victims, both men, one in his twenties and another in his thirties, have now been released from hospital.

"Mendip Heights road has reopened, with cordons in the area reducing significantly.

"However, officers continue to investigate this incident thoroughly and we are extremely grateful for the patience and understanding of the residents of the area while we have been present."

Police said they were called to an 'altercation between a group of men' at 3.46am yesterday. 

They said yesterday that the two injured men had been taken to hospital in a 'serious but stable' condition. 

No arrests had been made as of last night and police did not mention any arrests in the update this afternoon.

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DCI Blaik said: "I want to again reassure residents that officers are working to bring the perpetrators to justice and are pursuing a wide range of enquiries.

"We are still continuing to appeal for witnesses to this incident.

"I would ask that anyone who witnessed or heard anything relating to it come forward and speak to us.

"If anyone who was in the area has CCTV footage or any motorists have dash cam footage of the incident, then we would ask you to review it to check if anything significant has been captured."

Reports can be made by calling 101 quoting reference number 107 of 9/1/2020, or online via the force's also Major Incident Public Portal. 

DCI Blaik added: "As well as this, patrols will be taking place in the area. If anyone has any concerns then please speak to one of our officers.

"Finally, I would like to request that the privacy of the family is respected at this incredibly difficult time."