Thames Valley Police have launched an urgent investigation following the discovery of a man with serious injuries in a residential area of Banbury, Oxfordshire.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening when officers were called to a location on Easington Road following reports of concern for a person's welfare. Upon arrival, police discovered a man who had sustained significant injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
Emergency Response and Scene Preservation
Emergency services, including paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene shortly after 6:30 PM. The injured man was promptly treated at the location before being transported to a major trauma centre for specialist care.
Police have cordoned off a significant section of Easington Road as forensic teams conduct a thorough examination of the area. The scene remains under police guard while investigators gather evidence.
Appeal for Witnesses and Information
Detectives from Thames Valley Police are treating the incident as suspicious and are urgently appealing to the public for information.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Mark Catwright stated: "We are conducting extensive enquiries to establish the exact circumstances of this incident. We believe this occurred in a public area, and there may be people who witnessed what happened or have information that could assist our investigation."
Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the Easington Road area between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM on Sunday evening. Local residents with CCTV, doorbell cameras, or dashcam footage are also encouraged to come forward.
Community Impact and Police Presence
The incident has caused significant concern within the local Banbury community. Thames Valley Police have assured residents that additional patrols will be visible in the area to provide reassurance while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Thames Valley Police immediately by calling 101 and quoting reference number 43240447689. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
