A man from Banbury has been arrested for allegedly failing to comply with a community requirement set by a court. 

The 37-year-old received a community requirement from Oxford Magistrates' Court after he was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a knife in a public place.

The Banbury Neighbourhood Team said the man was back in custody on Tuesday morning after failing to comply with the court order. 

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Thames Valley Police issued a warning to those convicted of an offence in a statement. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "If you are convicted of an offence and either fail to appear at court, or you do not comply with the conditions set out then a warrant will be issued and you will be arrested and remain in police custody until the next available court."

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