Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:
“I was deeply concerned to hear about the stabbing in Blackbird Leys over the weekend. My thoughts are with the young person who was injured and with their loved ones at what must be a frightening and painful time.
"I have been in touch with Thames Valley Police and will continue to work closely with them and other partners to understand what happened and how we can respond together.
"Blackbird Leys is a strong and proud community, and I know many people locally will be feeling unsettled. I support the use of the Section 60 order and additional patrols as a short-term measure to help keep residents safe while police continue their investigations.
"I want to reassure residents that the Council is working alongside the police, youth workers and communities to ensure a visible presence and support for young people and families in the area.
"If you have any information that could help the police, please report it to Thames Valley Police or anonymously via Crimestoppers. We must all come together to tackle the causes of violence and keep our communities safe for everyone.”
If you have any information about the incident in Blackbird Leys on 6 April (incident reference 1366), please contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or via their website. You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers.
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