Three men have been arrested after a suspected stabbing in Oxford city centre.

The incident occurred at around 5.40pm on Sunday, April 14 as police were called to reports of a man aged in his 20s being stabbed close to Isis Lock near Oxford Railway Station.

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.

A 28-year-old was arrested at the time on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent and he remains in police custody.

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Police at the cordon in Oxford.Police at the cordon in Oxford. (Image: Newsquest)

Now Thames Valley Police has revealed that a total of three men have been arrested in connection with the assault.

A 28-year-old, a 24-year-old and a 22-year-old were all arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and currently remain on police bail.

The force also confirmed that the victim is no longer in hospital and has been released.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “Three men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

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“The men aged 24, 28 and 22, all remain on police bail.

“The victim is no longer in hospital. Our investigation is ongoing”

A cordon had been put in place on the night of the attack and stayed in place throughout Monday with officers guarding taped-off areas near the bridge.

It comes after the Oxford Mail launched an anti-knife campaign in April in response to a spate of incidents in the city and surrounding areas. 

While there is no easy solution, we know we have the support of Thames Valley Police, Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership and local politicians – all dedicated to making the streets safer for all.

We can make a difference with efforts such as speaking to young people, exploring the dangers of social media, educating people through schools and outreach groups, and highlighting initiatives – like amnesties – to get weapons off the streets.

It comes amid shocking scenes in Southport as three children were killed on Monday in the Merseyside town. 

Merseyside Police named the three children who died in the attack as Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. Five children and two adults remain in a critical condition, the force said.

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