Pangbourne stabbing: Woman, 56, knifed to death in crashed car in posh suburb before man, 18, killed by train
COPS have launched a murder probe after a woman was stabbed to death and a man was found dead on railway tracks.
Police were called to a crash involving a Lexus in Pangbourne, Berkshire at around 5.45pm on Thursday.
A 56-year-old woman who had been stabbed was found inside the vehicle.
She died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
Half an hour later police were called to a casualty on the tracks at Pangbourne Railway Station.
An 18-year-old man died at the scene.
Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, head of the major crime unit, said: “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.”