- The victim was given first aid in Central Oxford Mosque after last night’s attack
A man in his 40s has been stabbed outside a mosque in Oxford, as police launched an attempted murder probe while ruling out a hate crime.
Thames Valley Police said two men were in an alleyway between Cosin Close and Manzil Way between 6.30pm and 7pm yesterday, before one of them carried out the knife attack in Manzil Way.
The victim received first aid inside the Central Oxford Mosque before being taken to ambulance by hospital, where he was said to be in a stable condition.
Police believe the two men knew each other and are not treating the attack as a hate crime.
They are now appealing for witnesses, especially anyone with dash cam, CCTV or mobile phone images.
Forensic investigators have been scouring the attempted murder scene in Oxford
Officers believe both the knifeman and his victim knew each other
A man was stabbed near Oxford Central Mosque, where he received first aid
Supt Bruce Riddell, LPA Commander for Oxford City, said: ‘We are carrying out an investigation following this concerning incident.
‘We are undertaking a number of enquiries and reassurance patrols, so members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area.
‘At this stage we believe the parties involved are known to each other and we are not treating this as a hate crime.
Thames Valley Police says they will be an increased police presence in the area
The force has appealed for witnesses to the attack yesterday evening
Supt Bruce Riddell said today police were not treating the incident as a hate crime
‘I would appeal to anybody who witnessed what happened or who may have dash-cam, CCTV of mobile phone images, to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240118465.
‘I would like to reassure the local community that we are conducting fast time and thorough enquiries, and if anybody has any concerns or information that can help the investigation, to please speak to any of our officers at the scene.
‘If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’
