Murder probe launched after Oxfordshire villager’s death

Thames Valley Police was called to Daisy Crescent in Eynsham at around 11.20am on Sunday June 7, where they found a woman in her 50s unresponsive.

She died at the scene and in the days following a 58-year-old man from the village was arrested on suspicion of murder.

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He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries with the police scene having since been lifted.

The force added that the woman’s death remains “unexplained” and that her next of kin have been informed.

In addition, they have been approached for comment as to why news of the murder investigation was not released in the days after the incident.

Daisy Crescent, Eynsham (Image: Google Maps)

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “We were called by South Central Ambulance Service to an address in Daisy Crescent, Eynsham, at around 11.20am on Sunday 7 June following reports of a sudden death.

“We attended the property and found a woman aged in her fifties inside the property who was unresponsive. Sadly, she died at the scene. 

“The woman’s death is currently being treated as unexplained. Her next of kin have been informed and offered our support.

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“A 58-year-old man from Eynsham has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

“An investigation is ongoing and we believe this to be an isolated incident with no further risk to the public.

“The scene watch has now been lifted.”