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Murder probe as young child found dead in Faringdon | Murder probe as young child found dead in Faringdon |
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A murder investigation has been launched after a boy was found dead at a house in Oxfordshire. | A murder investigation has been launched after a boy was found dead at a house in Oxfordshire. |
Police found the child after being called to at a home at Bromsgrove Cottages in Faringdon at around 13:20 GMT on Tuesday. | Police found the child after being called to at a home at Bromsgrove Cottages in Faringdon at around 13:20 GMT on Tuesday. |
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and the child's next-of-kin have been informed. | |
The boy was said to be of primary school age. Police have increased their presence in the area. | The boy was said to be of primary school age. Police have increased their presence in the area. |
They said this was in order "to provide reassurance". | They said this was in order "to provide reassurance". |
Supt Rory Freeman, local police area commander for South and Vale of White Horse, said: "This is a very shocking discovery and I am aware it may have a very direct impact on the community of Faringdon. | Supt Rory Freeman, local police area commander for South and Vale of White Horse, said: "This is a very shocking discovery and I am aware it may have a very direct impact on the community of Faringdon. |
"We would advise any members of the community affected by this incident to speak to one of the neighbourhood policing team." | "We would advise any members of the community affected by this incident to speak to one of the neighbourhood policing team." |
At the scene: Alison Dawes, BBC Radio Oxford | |
Police tape remains around the line of cottages, and uniformed and plain clothes officers are coming and going as the investigation continues. | |
News that something serious had happened spread rapidly on social media on Tuesday night. | |
This morning passers-by are saying they are shocked and saddened by what's happened. | |
One lady walking to school with her son stopped to give a rose to one of the police officers monitoring the cordon. | |
This is quite a visible place opposite the fire station; a lot of people go past here, so the police are asking anyone with information to contact them. | |
The woman remains in police custody. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 730. |