A man was stabbed by intruders at a house in Shelley Road, Oxford, police said today.

Between four and six people, with their faces covered, forced their way into the property at 7.20pm on Sunday, December 27 and made their way to a bedroom, where they stabbed a 26-year-old man.

Following the incident, four men, aged 35, 28, 22, and 19, and two women, aged 21 and 45, were arrested and bailed until February 23.

Today Thames Valley Police issued an appeal for witnesses to the attack to step forward.

Det Con Matt Welsh said: “The man that was stabbed received treatment at hospital for a single wound and was later discharged.

“This is a very violent incident which happened only two days after Christmas.

“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at that time who may have seen something or anyone who has any information to contact police.”

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Welsh on 0845 850 5505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.