THAMES Valley Police has launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found in the marina in Caversham.
Police were called to the Thames and Kennet marina in Henley Road, Caversham, just after 10.30am on the morning of Saturday, April 1, after reports of a body in the water.
The body of a woman was subsequently recovered from the water, and her death is currently being treated as unexplained.
A 61-year-old man from Caversham has also been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Detective Inspector Richard Pickering said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and although we have made an arrest, I would urge the public not to speculate on the circumstances of the woman’s death, which is being treated as unexplained at this time.
“There is currently a scene-watch in place at the location, and will be in place for some time while our investigation continues.
“Although the death is being treated as unexplained, we do not believe there to be any danger to the local community, and we are conducting a full and thorough investigation to ascertain the full circumstances of this tragic incident.”
“If anybody has any concerns, you can address these with any officers at the scene.
“Similarly, if you have any information about the incident, you can contact Thames Valley Police either online or by calling 101, quoting incident reference 709 (1 April).
“The woman’s next of kin are have been made aware and are thoughts are with them.”
