Police cordon off village green behind church

A section of a village common was cordoned off by forensics throughout the night after a man was taken to hospital with a neck injury.

Nearby homeowners said they first heard police sirens in Berinsfield near Wallingford at around 9pm last night (Wednesday, June 26) before a forensic tent was seen on the green area next to the St Mary & St Berin Church car park in Green Furlong.

Thames Valley Police has said officers were called to Fane Drive at around 9.20pm as an investigation continues into the incident. The man with the neck injury remains in hospital after he was believed to have been assaulted.

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The green which residents say was cordoned off (Image: Newsquest) One eyewitness, who asked to remain anonymous, said the cordon was still in place at 2am today (Thursday, June 27) admitting the incident had “scared" her children.

She added that the cordon behind the church, which is opposite the parade of shops on Fane Drive, had been removed by the time they had woken up at 6.30am.

District councillor Robin Bennett, who represents Berinsfield, has also been contacted for comment.

The Green party councillor said he was not aware of this incident when we approached him this morning.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "Thames Valley Police received a report of an assault with injury at 9.19pm yesterday evening at Fane Drive, Berinsfield.

“A man sustained an injury to his neck and he was taken to hospital where he remains at this time.

“Officers are investigating the incident.

“If anyone has any information, please contact the force on 101 or by making a report online quoting investigation reference number43240302166.”