Last week, eleven people were arrested in connection with the death of a man in the Jericho area. On Friday 18th November, three men (Michael Oluyitan Bradley Morton, Keyarno Allen) were charged in court with murder and possession of a bladed article. Yesterday, Monday 21st November, McGregory Muinami, became the fourth man to be charged. All four men reside in Oxford and are aged either 18 or 19. Seven other people, including two women and five men, all aged 17-21, have been released on bail.
Formal identification confirmed the Walton Street victim as Alex Innes, a 25-year-old man from Oxford. He was found seriously injured in Walton Street, Jericho, shortly before 1am on Sunday the 13th of November. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Post-mortem results show that the cause of Alex’s death was a stab wound. It has been reported that the police do not believe the attack was random.
Thames Valley Police had cordoned off the area near the junctions of Great Clarendon Street and Little Clarendon Street while the surrounding area underwent investigation. The cordon has since been lifted, with traffic and pedestrians returning to the area.
Flowers in honour of the deceased man have since been laid at the scene, next to the Somerville College Nursery and the Blatavnik School of Government.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Nicola Underhill, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in Oxford. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
Superintendent Bruce Riddell, LPA commander for Oxford, said: “I would like to first extend my deepest condolences to Mr Innes’ family following this tragic incident. I am aware that this incident will cause concern within the community and as a result there will be extra officers in the Jericho and Oxford areas for the next couple of weeks to provide reassurance to the public.”
Any witnesses or others with information have been urged to contact the police by calling 101 or via the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference 43220511338. Reports can also be made anonymously by independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.