A teen was stabbed in Bicester, leading to six arrests and ongoing concerns over knife crime.

A teenage boy was stabbed in Bicester on December 11, 2025, sustaining injuries to his legs, hand, and face near Town Walk North parkway, and hospitalized. Thames Valley Police made six arrests, including suspects aged 16 to 20, all released on bail until March 2026 on charges related to grievous bodily harm and drug supply. This follows a separate stabbing in Oxford’s Littlemore the day before, where a 23-year-old man was charged and remanded. Police and local officials acknowledge ongoing concerns about knife crime, noting a year-on-year decline but stressing the need for continued efforts. Authorities are urging the public to report any information through 101 or Crimestoppers.