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

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

A 19-year-old man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, 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 said: “We believe this was a targeted attack.”

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

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