Ten houses and a parade of shops have been cordoned off in Oxford Road, Cowley following an incident last night.
One person was injured in the incident and taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington.
Insp Phil Standish said Oxford CID were investigating the incident. Thames Valley Police is expected to release a statement shortly.
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