A teenage boy has been stabbed in an attack by a group of men who stole his phone, clothes and cash.
The group pushed a teenage boy to the floor and stabbed him in the thigh on Hill Top Road in Oxford on Wednesday (October 25) at around 9.30pm.
They also kicked him before taking his blue iPhone 12, black Tommy Hilfiger Jacket, black tracksuit, black Nike Air Force One trainers and cash from him.
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The boy was taken to hospital for further treatment, where he remains.
The offenders are described as white men who were older than the victim and were in a dark SUV-type vehicle with the boot up on Hilltop Road after the assault.
Detective Sergeant Richard Allmond, of the Priority Crime Team, based at St Aldates police station in Oxford, said: “I understand this may be concerning for the community but there is nothing to suggest there is any wider threat to the public.
“Our investigation is ongoing and we have had an increased police presence in the area since the assault so please speak to a uniformed officer if you have concerns or questions.
“I would, however, urge anybody who witnessed the incident, may have dash-cam or other footage of the incident, or has any information that may assist the investigation to contact us, either via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43230480838.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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