A stab victim remains in hospital after undergoing plastic surgery as a man previously arrested has been released without charge.
Police were called to reports of a man in his 20s being stabbed close to Isis Lock near Oxford's train station on Sunday, April 14 at around 5.40pm.
Members of the public at the scene gave first aid to the man before he was taken to hospital with a serious but not life-threatening injury to his arm.
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The man is conscious and remains in hospital after receiving plastic surgery following his injuries.
A 28-year-old man from Oxford had been arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent but he has since been released without being charged.
Thames Valley Police has confirmed its investigation is ongoing and continue to appeal for witnesses.
Detective Inspector Krista Thompson, of Oxford Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said: “I appreciate that we have had a number of incidents in recent weeks, but I would like to reassure the public that we are investigating this incident thoroughly and do not believe there to be any wider risk to the local community and do not believe it to be linked to any of the recent incidents.
“I would appeal to anybody who witnessed this incident, or who may have CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage to please get in touch with us via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240170822.
“Alternatively, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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