Two arrests have been made after reports of a man being assaulted as police release what they believe to be an image of the victim.

Police believe two people assaulted a man in his 20s in Oxford and the force has said his hair was pulled and he was hit multiple times.

But Thames Valley Police said he was not injured.

Officers were called to the junction of Beckett Street and Park End Street at around 10.15pm on Thursday, October 5 to deal with the incident. 

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It was reported to the police by a member of the public.

An image has been released of a man officers wish to speak to as they understand he was the victim of an assault in Oxford.

Oxford Mail: This man is believed to be the victim This man is believed to be the victim (Image: TVP)A 42-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of affray and a 37-year-old woman from Swindon has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Both have been released under investigation.

PC Isobel Batey, based at Cowley police station, said: “I am appealing to anybody who recognises this man to please get in touch with us as we believe he was the victim of this assault.

“He has not come forward about the assault. It was witnessed by a member of the public who informed police.

“We have arrested two people in relation to the incident, who have been released under investigation.

“If you are the man pictured, please come forward as soon as possible."

If you have any information contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or making a report on the force's website, quoting the reference number 43240003883.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.