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Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
Woman arrested of 'murder' after boy, 4, found dead inside Maidenhead home
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a four-year-old boy was found dead at a Maidenhead home. The unnamed youngster was declared dead at the scene when police arrived at the home on Dunholme End around 6.30pm yesterday. His next have kin have been informed. Police said today a 37-year-old woman from Maidenhead has been arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody. Detective Inspector Rob Underhill said: 'This is an exceptionally tragic incident, in which a young boy has tragically passed away. More Trending '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. 'We are still in the very early stages of this investigation and have made an arrest in connection with this incident. '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.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: British woman accused of smuggling drugs in Angel Delight sachets says she was 'framed' MORE: Mum of murdered footballer 'wishes she had a wand to get rid of knife crime' MORE: Toddler dies after 'drunk dad left her in a hot car for nine hours'


Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Tech firm Arondite fills communication gaps in the ‘robotics age'
A former army major has raised more than £9 million from investors to tackle battlefield challenges in robot communication. Will Blyth co-founded his tech firm, Arondite, with Rob Underhill in 2023 after a 12-year career in the army and then stints at the Palantir, the American artificial intelligence firm, and the German defence technology company Helsing. Arondite's AI software gives human operators oversight over different defence technologies regardless of manufacturer and software. • How British tech is taking frontline role in modern warfare The funding of nearly £7.5 million led by the venture capital firm Index Ventures and a previous round of nearly £1.7 million by Concept Ventures and Creator Fund, will go towards engineering research and development, as well as building ties with defence