Woman, 56, stabbed to death in car before teenager found dead on railway track

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Detectives have launched a homicide probe after a girl was knifed to death in a car and a teenage boy was killed on a close-by rail track.

The 56-year-old girl was found dying from a single stab wound inside her Lexus in Pangbourne, Berkshire at 5.45pm on Thursday.

She obtained medical consideration however sadly died on the scene.

Thames Valley Police and British Transport Police officers have been known as to a casualty half-hour later to discover an 18-year-old man dead on a close-by railway track.

Detectives mentioned they have been linking the deaths and weren’t on the lookout for every other suspects.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, Head of the Major Crime Unit, mentioned: “We have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman near Flower’s Hill, Pangbourne, and the associated discovery of a deceased man at Pangbourne railway station.

“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; 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.

“We would ask anyone with information about the deaths to please call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240005369.

“After initial significant disturbance to the roads and railway network both scenes have been released and normal transport arrangements for both have resumed. I would like to say thank you to those affected for your patience.

“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.”

Pangbourne railway station and all 4 railway strains have been closed, in addition to Tidmarsh Road, so police might examine.