CCTV image released after man sustained fractures trying to stop fight in Oxford

The incident happened at around 11.15pm on Saturday, May 8 when the victim, a man in his twenties, was walking home with a group of friends following a night out, along the Cowley Road at the junction of East Avenue.

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A fight then broke out between a group of men and during this a man assaulted two others.

The victim tried to step in and stop this and was punched in the face knocking him unconscious.

After a few minutes, the victim came around and saw that the fight continued. He then tried again to stop it and was assaulted by another man, causing him to fall back into a glass door.

The victim received multiple fractures to his face as well as other broken bones.

He went to hospital but has since been discharged.

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Two men aged 25 and 26 from Oxford have both been arrested on suspicion of assault. They have both been released under investigation. 

Investigating officer, PC Matthew Stansfield based at Cowley police station, said: “We are releasing this CCTV image as we believe the man pictured could have important information in relation to our investigation.

“If you know this person or this is you, we would ask you to please get in touch either online or by calling 101 quoting reference 43210197701.

“Additionally we would also like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed these assaults to please come forward if they have not already done so.

“If you wish to report 100% anonymously you can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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