The incident took place on Grove Street in Wantage around 9:50 PM on Friday, April 11. According to Thames Valley Police, a 48-year-old man was approached by three men who demanded his mobile phone. When the man put his phone in his pocket, one of the offenders cut his arm with a knife.
The authorities describe the offenders as two white men and one black man. The victim received a deep cut on his forearm and required hospital treatment. However, he has since been discharged.
Thames Valley Police are now appealing for information related to this grievous bodily harm incident in Wantage. Detective Sergeant Isaac Van Den Eshof stated, “I am appealing for the public’s help to bring these offenders to justice. This was a serious and unprovoked attack, and it is vital that we identify the offenders.”
If you have any information, including any footage from Grove Street on the night of the incident, please contact the authorities. Information can be submitted via their website or by calling 101, quoting investigation number 43250177929.
This incident is part of a series of recent knife attacks within Oxfordshire, including in the Blackbird Leys area of Oxford.
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