A man suffered serious injuries to his arms when he was attacked by a gang of men in Blackbird Leys last night.

The victim, believed to be 28, was approached by four men near the children's play area in Gillians Park shortly before 9pm.

It is believed he was stabbed three times before he managed to run out of the park into Dunnocks Way, where he was given first aid by members of the public, who rang police and paramedics.

He was then taken to hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and where he remains today.

Police said his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Julie French, who lives opposite the park, heard the victim's screams and called an ambulance.

She said: "I was sat in my room and I heard somebody come from the park screaming 'help, help'.

"He was shouting 'help, help, ring an ambulance, I've been stabbed'.

"He had three stab wounds, one on his backside, one on his wrist and one on his elbow.

"He was still standing up and talking to me but he was starting to feel faint by the time the ambulance arrived.

"It was a bit of a mad night, the police were here until about 2am."

One of the offenders is described as a short, mixed race man about 24 or 25 years old, with a braided ponytail and a beard.

Another was described as black, about 23 or 24, with a large build and short hair.

Det Sgt Wojciech Spyt said: "We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information who  has not already come forward to please contact police by calling 101.

“We are thankful to the members of the public who aided the victim at the time of the incident and alerted the police.

“We would like to appeal to any witnesses in the area at the time of the incident who may have seen a group of four men running down Dunnocks Way towards Greater Leys.

“Such offences will not be tolerated and with further information from the public I am confident we can bring those responsible to justice."