Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said: "Stabbings are rare in Oxford but recently we have sadly experienced several in just a few weeks.
"I have been in touch with Thames Valley Police after each of these events and am asking for an urgent meeting to see how we can work together to tackle the culture of knife crime.
"Last night's incident was very shocking, occurring so close to the Central Mosque, where families were celebrating Ramadan.
"I know this will have been frightening for many in the Muslim community and my thoughts are with them today.
"I would also like to put on record my thanks to those at the mosque who administered first aid to the victim last night and who have worked to calm fears and to ensure that communications about the event to the wider community have been accurate.
"I know the police are working hard to ensure that the mosque are able to have full access to their buildings again as soon as possible.
"My thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by this and other knife crime in Oxford. Together we will work to make sure our communities are safe for everyone."
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