Oxford Manzil Way stabbing: Man arrested

Thames Valley Police said the stabbing occurred on Manzil Way on Wednesday evening

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing.

Thames Valley Police said the victim was attacked with a knife in Manzil Way, Oxford, between 18:30 GMT and 19:00 on Wednesday.

A 24-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested and remains in police custody. The victim remains in hospital and is in a stable condition.

He received first aid treatment at Central Oxford Mosque before an ambulance came to take him to hospital.

Police said two men were in an alleyway between Cosin Close and Manzil Way before moving to Manzil Way where the attack took place.

Officers believe the men knew each other and are appealing for witnesses.

Police are not treating the incident as a hate crime

Supt Bruce Riddell said: "Our investigation into this serious incident continues and we have now made an arrest.

"There will continue to be additional patrols but Manzil Way and the surrounding roads are now fully open and we would like to thank everyone for their continued support and cooperation in regards to this investigation.

"I would like to reassure the local community that we do not believe there is a threat to the wider public."

Police are not treating the attack as a hate crime.

Central Oxford Mosque Society has said the incident was unrelated to the mosque.

"Please refrain from spreading false information and keep the victim in your prayers," it added.

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