Man arrested following reports of 'multiple assaults involving cricket bat'
This comes after a significant emergency services presence in Wood Farm Road, Oxford on Saturday, August 2, with police urging the public to avoid the area.
Today, Thames Valley Police said that a 46-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested.
He has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm; two counts of assault by beating; possession of an offensive weapon; use threatening/abusive/insulting words/behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence, and assault on an emergency worker.
READ MORE: 'Significant' emergency services presence at incident - as public urged to avoid area
The police force said three people were injured with the bat.
These were a man in his 40s, who sustained a cut to his head, a man in his 30s, and a child, who suffered minor injuries.
Hospital treatment was not required.
Two people, one being an emergency service worker, were allegedly spat at.
The incident happened on Wood Farm Road (stock image) (Image: Toby Oliver, Newsquest) Police say the man remains in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
A spokesperson for the police force said: "We understand this may be concerning for the community, but we would like to reassure residents that there is no wider risk to the public at this time.
"Officers will continue to patrol the area, and we encourage anyone with questions or concerns to speak to them.
"Thank you for your patience and understanding while we responded. Your cooperation helps us keep our community safe."
READ MORE: Police step up patrols after 'drug use' in wooded area
A statement issued by police on Saturday said: "Officers are currently at the scene of an incident in Wood Farm Road.
"There is a significant emergency services presence in the area; however, we do not believe there is any wider risk to the local community at this time.
"We kindly ask members of the public to avoid the area while the incident is being managed."
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