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Woman in her 30s found dead at home in Reading as man, 44, held for murder

A WOMAN has been found dead at a property and a 44-year-old man is being held on suspicion of murder.

Police and paramedics were called to the home in Reading, Berkshire, after the body of a woman aged in her 30s was discovered on April 30.

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The man, 44, is being quizzed in custody as investigations into the death of the woman continue.

Cops were called to the scene at 4.30pm on Friday and found the woman’s body.

Detectives appealed today for anyone with information about the incident which happened in Laud Close, Reading, to contact them urgently.

A post mortem examination was due to be carried out by a Home Office pathologist to ascertain the specific cause of the woman’s death.

An inquest will be opened by the Berkshire coroner Heidi Connor later in the week.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said today that a 44-year-old man had since been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death and remained in custody.

Cops said: “Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as our investigation continues.

” If anyone has any concerns or information which they think could be relevant, please call 101.”


 

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