A teenager suffered multiple stab wounds after three men kicked down his front door during a raid in the early hours of this morning.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack in Acacia Avenue, in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, at 1.20am.

A 19-year-old man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with stab wounds where his condition was described as serious, but not life-theatening.

It is believed the attackers made off in two cars.

One is described as blue, the other is silver.

Det Insp Simon Morton, investigating the incident, said: “We believe this was a targeted attack.”

Five men, aged between 18 and 21-years-old have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and grievous bodily harm and are currently being held in police custody.

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.