A JURY has been dismissed in a grievous bodily harm trial where they heard a man suffered a fractured head during an assault in Oxford city centre.
Jay Hayden, who has decided not to provide a formal statement to police or support the prosecution service, was assaulted in the early hours of August 7, 2021 in Park End Street.
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He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital where it was discovered he had a fracture to the bone behind his head as well as bruising and scarring.
William Hughes, 23, of Bathampton Street, Swindon, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with grievous bodily harm.
However, the jury was hung. The Crown Prosecution Service will decide whether Hughes will stand a re-trial.
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