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Oxford murder probe after man dies following brawl | Oxford murder probe after man dies following brawl |
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight between a group of men in Oxford. | A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight between a group of men in Oxford. |
The brawl broke out at about 23:00 BST on Thursday in the Jourdain Road area of Blackbird Leys. | The brawl broke out at about 23:00 BST on Thursday in the Jourdain Road area of Blackbird Leys. |
Police officers found a man in his late 20s with serious injuries at the scene. He was taken to hospital but later died. | Police officers found a man in his late 20s with serious injuries at the scene. He was taken to hospital but later died. |
Thames Valley Police said his next of kin have been informed and it was "pursuing many lines of inquiry". | Thames Valley Police said his next of kin have been informed and it was "pursuing many lines of inquiry". |
Senior investigating officer, Det Chief Insp Ailsa Kent, of the major crime unit, added: "We are appealing for the public's help and would advise anyone who may have information that could relate to this serious incident to come forward. | Senior investigating officer, Det Chief Insp Ailsa Kent, of the major crime unit, added: "We are appealing for the public's help and would advise anyone who may have information that could relate to this serious incident to come forward. |
"As a result of the incident you will see an increased police presence in the area whilst our investigation is ongoing and also to provide reassurance to members of the public." | "As a result of the incident you will see an increased police presence in the area whilst our investigation is ongoing and also to provide reassurance to members of the public." |
Resident Estelle Bishop, who placed flowers at the scene, said she was "shocked and overwhelmed". | |
"I couldn't believe it because it's only over the road from where I live," she added. | |
"It's not a thing that happens on Blackbird Leys. Not like this anyway, where they've died." |
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