Banbury park stabbing: Boy, 15, arrested by police

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Police patrols in the area are increasing and the park remains closed

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in a park.

The teenager, from Oxford, is being questioned by police following the attack of a 21-year-old man in People's Park in Banbury on Saturday afternoon.

The victim remains in hospital in "a serious but stable condition", police said.

Police patrols in the area are increasing and the park remains closed as part of an investigation.

Thames Valley Police thanked members of the public who provided first aid to the victim before emergency services arrived.

"Their actions have undoubtedly given the victim the best possible chance of surviving his injuries," Det Insp Rob Platt said.

Witnesses have been asked to contact police.

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