Maidenhead & Windsor

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, aggravated vehicle taking and burglary, following an incident in Maidenhead this morning (23/8).

The 25-year-old man was arrested shortly after 7.30am and is currently in police custody.

The arrest follows an incident at an address in Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, where the body of a man was found shortly after 7.15am.

The victim has not at this time been formally identified.

Maidenhead Det Ch Insp Karen Trego, officer in charge of the investigation, said: “A resident from Cherry Garden Lane contacted the police this morning after finding a man inside her home address. Officers attended the address where the body of a man was discovered.

“The motive for the incident is under investigation and police are at this time keeping an open mind.”

Supt Mike Ismay, local police commander for Windsor and Maidenhead, said:” I would like to reassure the community of Maidenhead that this is an isolated incident, and that we are not at this stage looking for anyone else in connection with the inquiry.”

Police are keen to hear from anyone with information, who was in the area of Cherry Garden Lane between 4am and 7am this morning (23/8). An incident room has been set-up at Maidenhead police station and all calls from those with information should be directed to this room via 0845 8 505 505.

Those who don’t wish to speak to police or leave their name should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Maidenhead