A NAKED, injured man has been found by the side of a busy Oxford road.

Police were called to the junction of Botley Road and Bridge Street, Osney Island, at 7.45am today.

The 40-year-old man was taken to hospital with a wound to his forehead but police said his injuries were not serious.

Officers cordoned off an alleyway between Abbey Road and the Thames towpath.

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