Police raced to a street in Oxford where a man was standing in the middle of the road.

The incident occurred at around noon today (Thursday, October 17) as a man was standing on the central reservation on the A414 by Horspath Driftway.

In a statement issued by the force, Thames Valley Police revealed the matter was resolved.

A police spokesperson said: “We received reports of a concern for safety on the A414, by Horspath Driftway, Oxford, today (17/10) at around 12.04pm.

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“A man was reported to be standing in the A414 central reservation.

“Officers attended the scene and the matter was resolved.

“The incident has been filed.”

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