THE trial of a man accused of attempted murder after a stabbing in Oxford has been delayed.

Kane Khan, a man in his 40s, was stabbed in the Cosin Close alleyway, off Manzil Way, on March 13 this year.

He was rushed to hospital after running into a nearby mosque to seek help. He has since been released after treatment.

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Hassan Hussain, 24, of Nye Bevan Close, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Crown Court in April charged with one count each of attempted murder, possession of an imitation firearm, namely a handgun, and possession of a bladed article, namely a ‘Rambo’ knife.

Wearing a grey tracksuit and large silver glasses, Hussain pleaded not guilty to all three counts.

A second man, Bilal Khan, 25, of Abingdon Road, was also charged in relation to this incident with one count of conspiracy to commit murder.

Shahroz Khan, 24, of Mortimer Road, was also charged with conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering and has been remanded in custody.

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It is unknown whether the co-defendants have yet been asked to make a plea to the offences they have been charged with.

A trial date for Hussain was scheduled for August 19. However, this has now been delayed until January 20.

His next court appearance is for a further case management hearing on September 9.