Oxford stabbings: Man arrested for attempted murder

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Police were called to an incident in College Lane, Littlemore around 18:00 GMT on Sunday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed.

The men, aged 33 and 28, were found seriously injured following an altercation in College Lane, Littlemore, Oxford, at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday.

They remain in hospital - one with life threatening injuries and one who is in a stable condition.

The 33 year-old arrested man, from Oxford, remains in police custody.

Thames Valley Police investigating officer, Det Insp Krista Thompson, said: "Our investigation into this serious incident continues at pace and we have now made an arrest."

She said the force did not believe there was a threat to the wider public.

However, she said there would continue to be a large police presence in the area for the "next couple of days" whilst investigations were carried out.

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