A TEENAGER was today being questioned by police about the stabbing of a doorman outside an Oxford city centre pub.

The 18-year-old walked into St Aldate’s police station at about 1pm and was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

Doorman Lee Donnelly, 39, suffered a single stab wound to his stomach in an attack at 12.45am on Sunday, while working as security at the Four Candles pub in George Street.

Mr Donnelly, of Botley, who has worked as a city centre doorman for 16 years, had earlier refused his attacker entry to the pub, police said.

Mr Donnelly, who plays rugby for Gosford All Blacks, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital for treatment but his injuries were not serious and was allowed to go home later the same day.

Police cordoned off the entrance to the pub and a telephone box at Gloucester Green for much of Sunday morning, while forensic tests were carried out as part of their enquiries.

A knife was retrieved but the attacker fled the scene.

Anyone who was in George Street and saw the stabbing or who has information about the attack should call Det Sgt Matt Jarman on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.