MURDER: Man arrested after woman's body found in Watlington Hill

Thames Valley Police has now launched a murder investigation after the force discovered the body at around 5.53pm on Friday.

Officers are linking her murder to reports of a man seen acting suspiciously near the Fox & Hounds pub on Christmas Common at about 3.30pm that day.

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A man, who was arrested, remains in the custody but has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Senior investigating officer detective superintendent Craig Kirby of the Major Crime Unit, said a murder investigation has been launched, adding: "My thoughts remain with the deceased woman's family at what must be a hugely distressing time.

"We are carrying out a thorough investigation to piece together what has happened to lead to this woman's death."

"Officers have located and arrested a man on suspicion of murder, he is currently undergoing hospital treatment for serious injuries.

"We are appealing for the public’s help in our investigation and we are requesting anyone with information to please come forward.

"We are particularly keen on speaking to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Watlington Hill area before or around 5.50pm this evening.

"At this stage we are also tentatively linking this incident to reports of a man acting suspiciously near the Fox & Hounds pub in the Christmas Common area of Watlington at around 3.30pm this evening.

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“As such we are also asking anyone who may have seen a man acting suspiciously in this area or anyone who believes they have information that they think could assist us in our investigation to please get in touch."  

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 1300 of 23/10/20.

Members of the public who wish to remain anonymous can do so by calling the Crimestoppers Charity on 0800 555 111.