FORENSIC officers have been working in a block of flats today (August 30) where a woman was found dead by police.

Thames Valley Police were called to Blue Mountains in Wallingford where a woman in her forties was found dead. It is believed she suffered from “serious injuries” and she pronounced dead the scene.

Oxford Mail: Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning.Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning.

A 28-year-old man from Wallingford has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

READ MORE: 'We’re completely devastated and shocked,' say neighbours after woman found dead

Oxford Mail: Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning.Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning. (Image: Peter Manning)

Neighbours said they were “shocked and devasted” by the news and added that they didn’t “expect something like this to happen in Wallingford”.

Officers in special protective clothing could be seen entering the building from about 2.15pm today.

Oxford Mail: Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning.Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning. (Image: Peter Manning)

Police officers stood surrounding the flats while the forensic officers, carrying cameras, entered the property.

Oxford Mail: Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning.Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning. (Image: Peter Manning)

Oxford Mail: Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning.Forensic officers entering the building. Picture by Peter Manning. (Image: Peter Manning)

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

Follow her on Twitter @Geeharland

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