Thames Valley Police have closed their murder investigation into the death of Sheldon Lewcock.

The 19-year-old was injured in a collision with a van on Pierces Hill on August 4 and died in hospital five days later.

Three men and a boy were arrested following the incident.

Police did not respond to a request to clarify further details of charges previously brought against two of them.

The investigation has been passed to the Joint Operations Roads Policing Serious Collision Investigation Unit who will continue to investigate the circumstances around this road traffic collision.

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Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Sally Spencer, of the force’s Major Crime Unit, said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident has been ongoing, and we are now in a position to confirm that we are no longer treating this as a murder investigation.

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Lewcock’s family, who are being supported by Family Liaison Officers and are being regularly updated during the investigation.

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“The case has now been passed to the Joint Operations Roads Policing Serious Collision Investigation Unit for a full investigation into the circumstances.

“I would like to pass on my thanks to all those who have come forward with information during this investigation, and would also like to pay tribute to Mr Lewcock’s family and friends for their dignity and understanding during this part of the investigation.”

More to follow.