Attempted murder investigation after man stabbed

TVP officers were called by the South Central Ambulance Service to James Wolfe Road in Oxford on Sunday

An attempted murder inquiry has been launched after a man in his twenties was stabbed.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said officers responded to a call by South Central Ambulance Service to attend an incident in James Wolfe Road in Oxford, Oxfordshire, at about 19:00 BST on Sunday.

The force said the victim remained in hospital "in a serious but stable condition".

It added that a "scene watch" was in place at an independent student accommodation.

"At this time, we believe this was an isolated incident and offender and victim are known to each other," TVP said in a statement.

It added: "We would like to thank the local community for their cooperation while we investigate this incident; if anyone has concerns, please feel free to speak to officers in the area."