A 61-year-old man has been arrested after the body of a woman was found in Caversham this morning (1/4).

Thames Valley Police were called to the Thames & Kennet Marina on Henley Road at 10:30am to reports of a body in the water.

Although the death is being treated as 'unexplained', officers have taken a man into custody on suspision of murder. 

Detective Inspector Richard Pickering said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and although we have made an arrest, I would urge the public not to speculate on the circumstances of the woman’s death, which is being treated as unexplained at this time.

“There is currently a scene-watch in place at the location, and will be in place for some time while our investigation continues.

“Although the death is being treated as unexplained, we do not believe there to be any danger to the local community, and we are conducting a full and thorough investigation to ascertain the full circumstances of this tragic incident.”

 “If anybody has any concerns, you can address these with any officers at the scene.

“Similarly, if you have any information about the incident, you can contact Thames Valley Police either online or by calling 101, quoting incident reference 709 (1 April).

“The woman’s next of kin are have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."