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Abingdon stabbing: Attacker who stabbed man to death in Poundland 'chased down' by fearless bystanders | Abingdon stabbing: Attacker who stabbed man to death in Poundland 'chased down' by fearless bystanders |
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A man who stabbed a shopper to death in a Poundland in Oxfordshire was reportedly caught after two fearless civilians chased the attacker down and restrained him before police arrived, a witness has said. | A man who stabbed a shopper to death in a Poundland in Oxfordshire was reportedly caught after two fearless civilians chased the attacker down and restrained him before police arrived, a witness has said. |
The 36-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning in Abingdon following reports that a man had been stabbed. He is currently being held in custody. | The 36-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning in Abingdon following reports that a man had been stabbed. He is currently being held in custody. |
Police have launched a murder investigation after the victim, who has not been identified, died from his injuries, but said it is not being treated as a terrorist incident. | Police have launched a murder investigation after the victim, who has not been identified, died from his injuries, but said it is not being treated as a terrorist incident. |
A witness at the scene told the Oxford Times she saw the attacker running with what looked like kitchen knives as he was chased down the street by two people, before he was restrained and a police officer Tasered him. | A witness at the scene told the Oxford Times she saw the attacker running with what looked like kitchen knives as he was chased down the street by two people, before he was restrained and a police officer Tasered him. |
“I thought I must be seeing things,” the 65-year-old woman said. “I saw this chap with blades sticking out of both hands, maybe kitchen knives a few inches long. | “I thought I must be seeing things,” the 65-year-old woman said. “I saw this chap with blades sticking out of both hands, maybe kitchen knives a few inches long. |
“There were two men, I think civilians, chasing him and one was on the phone maybe ringing the police. They restrained him outside of the Spar.” | “There were two men, I think civilians, chasing him and one was on the phone maybe ringing the police. They restrained him outside of the Spar.” |
“A woman police officer Tasered him and he dropped the knives. Other police came soon after.” | “A woman police officer Tasered him and he dropped the knives. Other police came soon after.” |
Police have not confirmed the details of witness' report. | Police have not confirmed the details of witness' report. |
Thames Valley police were called to the scene at 11:22am to reports that a man had been stabbed. | Thames Valley police were called to the scene at 11:22am to reports that a man had been stabbed. |
Detectives are investigating whether a second incident in which a man suffered a minor injury to his thumb is related to the stabbing. | Detectives are investigating whether a second incident in which a man suffered a minor injury to his thumb is related to the stabbing. |
A police spokesman said: “At this stage this is not being treated as a terrorist incident. | A police spokesman said: “At this stage this is not being treated as a terrorist incident. |
“We understand members of the public are concerned, and officers are in the area dealing with the incident and speaking to people to provide reassurance.” | “We understand members of the public are concerned, and officers are in the area dealing with the incident and speaking to people to provide reassurance.” |
The Poundland has been closed and a police scene watch is in place, police said. | The Poundland has been closed and a police scene watch is in place, police said. |
Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |
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