A man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Police were called to College Lane in Littlemore at around 6.05pm on Sunday where, two men, aged 33 and 28 were found seriously injured.

The two men remain in hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and one who is in a stable condition.

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A 33-year-old man remains in police custody after he has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Krista Thompson, said: “Our investigation into this serious incident continues at pace and we have now made an arrest.

“There will continue to be a large police presence and a scene watch on in the area for the next couple of days whilst we carry out our investigation.

Oxford Mail: A road closure remained in place on Monday A road closure remained in place on Monday (Image: Newsquest)"If anyone has any questions of specific concern, please approach our officers and they will do their best to answer.

“I know that this may cause concern to people, but please be reassured that we do not believe there is a threat to the wider public.

Oxford Mail: The road was closed off.“I’d like to appeal to anyone who has any information, which you think could be useful to us, please call 101, quoting reference number 43240089409.

“Alternatively, you can make a report online, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Forensics arrived at the scene on Monday morning as well as several police officers as the road remained closed at both ends.

Oxford Mail: Forensics at the scene Forensics at the scene (Image: Newsquest)

Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council, said: "Really concerned to hear about this very serious incident.

"Thank you to all the emergency services who have responded so quickly today and to Thames Valley Police in Oxford who are continuing to investigate."

County councillor for Rose Hill and Littlemore, Trish Elphinstone said: "This is a disturbing incident and it is good to see that the police are dealing with the situation and supporting residents.  

Oxford Mail: Police at the scene on Monday morning Police at the scene on Monday morning (Image: Newsquest)"There are problems with residents having one exit route on the Newman Road.

"In situations like this, it demonstrates the need for alternative emergency exit routes.  

"In the future, I hope that the Littlemore Road filter will be considered when such issues arise."

Oxford Mail: Police at the scene on Monday morning Police at the scene on Monday morning (Image: Newsquest)

On Sunday night following the incident, Detective Inspector Lou Heffernan-Glover said: “We are in the very early stages of our investigation, and the exact circumstances are currently unclear.

“A team of detectives from Oxford Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are actively investigating to establish what has taken place.

“There will be a large police presence in the area while we carry out our investigation, so if anyone has any questions of specific concerns, please approach our officers and they will do their best to answer."