An Oxford man has been charged with five offences including escaping lawful custody.

Ricky Ousley of Nowell Road was charged on Tuesday, March 12 with the collection of offences following a Thames Valley investigation.

The 24-year-old has been charged with engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour, possession of cannabis, assault by beating, criminal damage and escaping lawful custody.

Police say that the charges are in connection with incidents between December 3, 2023, and March 10, 2024.

The news was announced by the force in a public update late on Tuesday afternoon following Ousley’s prior arrest.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley police said: “Ousley remains in police custody and is due to appear before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 13.”