Police continue search for Arthur McDonagh after North Way serious assault

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Police continue search for Arthur McDonagh after North Way serious assault

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Thames Valley Police confirmed on Tuesday, November 10 that searches were continuing for Arthur McDonagh, 33, who is wanted over a serious assault in Barton.

Emergency services attended Barton Village Road at about 11.10am on August 17 following reports of an attack on North Way.

A large response was dispatched, and part of the road was closed.

A white pickup truck was found with visible damage, blood-like marks and broken glass around it.

The vehicle remained inside a police cordon while officers carried out their investigation.

One man was taken to hospital and was subsequently reported to be in a stable condition.

Although information suggested that more than one weapon might have been involved, Thames Valley Police said it did not believe an axe, bat or machete had been used in the assault.

Police issued an appeal on August 18 for assistance in locating McDonagh, who is known to visit the Garsington area.

The force asked anyone with information about his location to call 101 or submit an online report, quoting reference 43260426989.

Members of the public were advised not to approach him and to call 999 if they saw him.

Mike Rowley, Labour councillor for Barton and Sandhills, said his thoughts were with the injured person and that the incident sounded horrific.

He said he remained in contact with police but had not expected an update, as locating the offender and preventing further offences remained the force’s priority.

He also praised the police response.

Thames Valley Police has thanked the local community for supporting the investigation.

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