Two 18-year-old men have appeared at Oxford Crown Court today to deny robbing and attacking an Oxford University student.

Thomas Mack, of Nicholas Avenue, Marston, and Craig KNowles, of Oxford Road, Old Marston, denied wounding with intent and robbery.

The charges relate to an alleged attack on Japanese student Kentaro Ikeda, 26, who was left with a fractured skull after he was found in the early hours of July 31 on a cycle path near Marston Ferry Road, Oxford.

The pair were remanded in custody to reappear at Oxford Crown Court for trial on February 2 next year.