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Murder arrest after 40-year-old woman's death

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Police forensic teams were seen at a property on Sherwood Avenue

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 40-year-old woman.

Thames Valley Police said it was called to Sherwood Avenue, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, at 06:26 BST on Friday.

Lifesaving attempts were made by South Central Ambulance Service but the 40-year-old was declared dead at the scene, the force said.

A 34-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested and remains in custody.

Entrance to Abbey Gardens has blue police tape across it and police officers standing next to it.
Nearby Abbey Gardens was closed by police on Friday

A police crime scene is currently in place at Sherwood Avenue and Abbey Meadows in the town, and the deceased woman's next of kin have been informed.

Det Insp Stuart May said: "I also understand the concern that this may cause within the community, but we believe this was an isolated incident in which the victim and suspect were known to each other.

"We do not believe there is a threat to the wider public."

He also urged anyone with information that may assist the police investigation to come forward.

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