Two men have been arrested after three people were assaulted at an Oxfordshire bar.

The incident occurred at approximately 12.05am on Sunday, August 18 as three people were assaulted inside and outside Aka bar in Parsons Street in Banbury.

One of the victims, a man aged in his 20s, sustained a fractured cheekbone, chipped teeth and cuts to the side of his lips, which required medical treatment.

One other victim, also in his 20s, received scratches and cuts to his head and bruised ribs, while the third man, who was also in his 20s, was not injured.

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The man who Thames Valley Police wish to speak to.The man who Thames Valley Police wish to speak to. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

Two Banbury men, aged 23 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

They have been released on conditional police bail until Thursday, November 7 while investigations continue.

The force has released an image of a third man who officers believe may have important information to assist the investigation.

Investigating officer PC Vince Clenshaw, based at Banbury police station, said: “This incident occurred inside and outside a busy bar at around midnight on Sunday 18 August and appeared to follow an earlier argument inside the club.

“I am today releasing this image of a man we would like to speak to as he may have vital information relating to this incident.

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“If you recognise this man, or you believe this is you, I would urge you to get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting the reference 43240396196.

“If you have any information about this incident, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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