A MAN is in hospital after he was stabbed during a late night attack in Witney town centre.
The victim, in his late twenties, was assaulted near the junction with Corn Street and Ducklington Lane at just after 1am yesterday morning.
He was in the service road of Ducklington Lane next to the roundabout when he was approached by two men.
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The victim suffered one stab wound to his abdomen and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where he has since been treated for non-life threatening injuries and is in a stable condition.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses and has described both attackers as Asian, in their mid-twenties and about 5ft 10ins to 6ft.
They were both wearing dark clothing, one with their hood up, with one carrying a knife.
Investigating officer detective constable Oliver Harrison, of Force CID based at Banbury police station, said the force was appealing for dash-cam footage from the area between 12.45am and 1.15am.
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He added: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding this attack.
"We are making house to house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage, but I do believe this to be an isolated incident.”
Call 101, quoting reference 43190113108, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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