Police appeal to find man wanted over Bicester assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:07 · Archive

Mark Fada, aged 31, is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Bicester on 10 July.

Mark Fada, aged 31, is wanted in connection with a serious assault that took place on Orchard Way in Bicester on 10 July. Police believe he hit a man in his 30s with an unknown weapon during the incident, which also involved criminal damage. The victim suffered a substantial cut to his face requiring stitches.

Fada is also believed to have committed several thefts. On 6 July, he allegedly stole an e-bike from a teenage boy outside Tesco on Lakeview Drive after threatening him with a broken beer bottle. The same day, police say he took a bottle of Coca-Cola from Your Co-op Food on Whitelands, pushing a security guard and claiming to have a weapon, though none was seen. He is also suspected of stealing goods from Nike at Bicester Shopping Park on 26 July and from the same Co-op on 17 August.

Fada is described as around 5ft 7ins tall with a slim build and is known to frequent Bicester. Police have arrested two people in connection with the July 10 incident; one has been released on bail and the other remains under investigation. Detective constable Ellener Kitching of Oxfordshire CID said: 'We are appealing for the public's help to find Mark Fada, who is wanted in connection with multiple serious offences.' The public are urged not to approach him and to call 999 if they see him.

How it is being reported

• Police warning not to approach this man and call 999 if seenPeople have been warned not to approach a man who is wanted in connection with a fight .Oxford Mail · 4 Nov, 15:43
• Police warning not to approach this man and call 999 if seenPeople have been warned not to approach a man who is wanted in connection with a fight .Oxfordshire Guardian · 4 Nov, 15:43

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