Flowers left at scene of fatal stabbing linked to railway death in Pangbourne

Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Pangbourne, Berkshire, in which a 56-year-old woman died.

Her death on Thursday, January 4th, is being linked to an incident on a nearby railway track shortly afterwards, in which an 18-year-old man died.

Police have launched a murder investigation but say they do not believe anyone else was involved in the tragic incident.

Officers were called at 5.45pm to a reported crash involving a Lexus on Tidmarsh Road at the junction with Flower's Hill.

A woman inside the car was treated for a stab wound but died at the scene.

Thirty minutes later police were called to a casualty on the railway track near Pangbourne.

Neither victim has been formally identified but the next of kin for both have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown sad " Firstly, I would like to send my condolences on behalf of the force to loved ones of both at this extremely difficult time.

"We are in the very early stages of this complex investigation, but we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with either death.

"We are still investigating but are treating the two deaths as linked and we are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances of each.

"There is no wider threat to the public from these sad and tragic incidents.

“Members of the public are likely to see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate and we would advise anyone with any concerns to please speak to one of our uniformed officers."

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