An Oxford man has been jailed after striking a car driver with a baseball bat.

Ari Najmadeen of The Slade in Headington was on Cowley Road at 2.15pm on August 13, 2022, when he approached a vehicle being driven by a man in his 40s.

The 47-year-old was carrying a baseball bat and struck the man twice through the window, which was open.

The victim then got out to defend himself and a number of people intervened.

Najamadeen then got into another vehicle and drove off, but officers quickly identified him as the attacker and a short while later, he was arrested at his home address.

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Ari Najmadeen hit a man with a baseball bat.Ari Najmadeen hit a man with a baseball bat. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

The victim received a large wound to his head. He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, and has since been discharged.

Charges were brought against Najamadeen on April 18, 2023.

He was sentenced to three years and nine months in jail at a hearing at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday (June 18). 

The 47-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of Section 18 grievous bodily harm, which is wounding with intent, and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Detective Constable Chris Bennett, of Oxford CID, said: “I am satisfied that Najamadeen has been sentenced.

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“His attack left the injured party with a serious head injury and the consequences could have been much worse.

“I would like to thank the victim for their support in the case, and also the members of public who bravely stepped in, which undoubtedly stopped the incident from escalating further.

“I am pleased that the evidence we secured meant that the defendant had no choice but to plead guilty.

“In Oxford, we take a zero tolerance approach to serious violence and we are committed to investigating thoroughly those who seek to carry out such violence and bring them to justice.”

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