Police are still no nearer discovering what caused a gas explosion at a house in Bicester more than two weeks ago.

Father-of-five Andrew Rushton, 36, received severe facial burns in the blast at the family home in Manzel Road, Caversfield on May 7.

His wife, Sue, 34, and their ten-year-old son Andrew both suffered burns, but were released 24 hours later after treatment.

David Campbell, a spokesman for north Oxfordshire police said yesterday: "Mr Rushton is still undergoing assessment in hospital and has not yet been interviewed."