Oxford Manzil Way stabbing: Man in court on attempted murder charge

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

A man charged with attempted murder after a stabbing has appeared in court.

Hassan Hussain, 24, of Nye Bevan Close, Oxford, is also charged with having an imitation firearm and a knife.

The charges come after a man in his 40s was attacked on Manzil Way, near Central Oxford Mosque, on Wednesday.

Mr Hussain appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A trial is set to take place at Oxford Crown Court, with preparations beginning on 12 April.

The victim suffered serious injuries but is in a stable condition

He is charged with one count of attempted murder, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and possession of a knife blade/sharp-pointed article in a public place.

Thames Valley Police said the victim suffered serious injuries but was in a stable condition.

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