Two men were recovering following a fight involving two gangs in Cowley Road last night.
Police were called to the junction with Howard Street at around 11.40pm after witnesses reported seeing two gangs battling.
A 31-year-old man is thought to have suffered injuries to his face, while a 27-year-old man is reported to have cuts to the back of his head.
The condition of both men was this morning unknown.
Police cordoned off a stretch of the pavement during the night.
It is not yet known if there have been any arrests.
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