A homicide investigation was launched by Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit after a man died in Walton Street, near the junctions of Great Clarendon Street and Little Clarendon Street, Jericho, at around 12.50am. An official identification has been made and police have now confirmed the victim as Alex Innes, 25, from Oxford. The autopsy also confirmed that his cause of death was a stab wound. READ MORE: Jericho’s ‘murder’ victim named by friends Ten people were arrested for the incident. Seven men, including four 18-year-olds, a 19-year-old, a 21-year-old and a 22-year-old all from Oxford, remain in police custody. A 19-year-old man, a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on police bail. Detective Inspector Nicola Underhill, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this incident in which a man has tragically died. “Our thoughts remain with Mr Innes’ family at this difficult time. “We have made ten arrests in connection with this incident and we do not believe this is a random attack. “A stage monitor is likely to be lifted soon, we would like to thank the public for their patience. “We would urge anyone with information who has not yet come forward to do so by contacting us via our online pages or on 101 quoting reference 43220511338. “Or if you don’t want to speak to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” READ MORE: Everything we know about Oxford’s Walton Street ‘murder’ Superintendent Bruce Riddell, LPA commander for Oxford, said: “I would firstly like to express my deepest condolences to Mr Innes’ family following this tragic incident. “I know this incident will cause concern in the community and therefore there will be extra officers in the Jericho and Oxford areas for the next two weeks to provide reassurance to the public. “Tackling knife crime remains a priority for Thames Valley Police and all the partners we work with across the city, including the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU). “We will continue to work to get knives off the streets, target those who carry knives and work with our partners to stop people from violence and this week activity continues as part of a national week of action to tackle of knife crime called Operation Sceptre. “Only by working with our communities will we tackle knife crime and stop the tragic consequences like we saw in Oxford this weekend.” This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, who joined the team this year and covers health stories for Oxfordshire newspapers. Contact her by email: [email protected] Follow her on Twitter @AnnaColivicchi
