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Woman held after boy, 4, found dead in Maidenhead
Woman held after boy, 4, found dead in Maidenhead

Telegraph

time2 days ago

  • Telegraph

Woman held after boy, 4, found dead in Maidenhead

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested after a four-year-old boy was found dead at a property in Maidenhead. The child was discovered deceased after police attended the address on Dunholme Road in the Berkshire town on Tuesday evening. A crime scene will remain at the scene until June 17 and the arrested woman is in custody. Det Insp Rob Underhill, of Thames Valley Police, said: 'This is an exceptionally tragic incident, in which a young boy has passed away. 'Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the boy's next of kin are aware and my thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police, are with them at this extremely difficult time. 'I recognise the concern this will cause in the local community. However, we are confident that there is no wider risk to the community and thank you for your patience as our officers continue their work.' Det Insp Underhill urged any people who may have any information regarding the incident to share it with the force.

Maidenhead woman arrested after 4-year-old boy found dead
Maidenhead woman arrested after 4-year-old boy found dead

BBC News

time2 days ago

  • BBC News

Maidenhead woman arrested after 4-year-old boy found dead

Police have launched a murder investigation and have arrested a woman following the death of a four-year-old young child was found dead at an address in Dunholme End, in Maidenhead, on Tuesday, after Thames Valley Police were called to the incident at about 18:30 BST.A 37-year-old woman from the Berkshire town has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident, and remains in custody, police force said a crime scene would remain in place at the address, in the south of the town, until 17 May. Det Insp Rob Underhill, from the force's Major Crime Unit, said: "This is an exceptionally tragic incident, in which a young boy has tragically passed away.""Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the boy's next of kin are aware and my thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police, are with them at this extremely difficult time," he said."I recognise the concern this will cause in the local community. However, we are confident that there is no wider risk to the community and thank you for your patience as our officers continue their Insp Underhill urged any people who may have any information regarding the incident to share it with the force. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.

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