Man, 46, taken to hospital with facial injuries after assault near bowling alley

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Thames Valley Police (TVP) has launched an appeal following the assault, which happened on Wednesday, January 15 at approximately 7.25pm in the Christchurch Court area of Banbury near the NCP Car Park. 

Police say the 46-year-old man was left with injuries to his face.

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He has since been discharged from hospital.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged late 20s to early 30s, of average build and wearing a light blue puffa jacket.

A spokesperson for TVP said: “If you have any information that might help our investigation or if you witnessed the incident please contact us on 101 or visit the Thames Valley Police website referencing 43250023415.”

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